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LS53WLD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LS53WLD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- oil level on minimum
- Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
22 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,822 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,822 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,102 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s/n/s rear position lamps 50% illuminating
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- o/s/n/s rear position lamps 50% illuminating
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,301 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
6 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
22 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,791 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)
- Oil leak ()
22 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- rear brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)
2 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,190 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,798 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,798 MI
13 Jun 202618 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,894 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014 13 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,862 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 13 Jun 202617 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,074 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,344 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 13 Jun 20265 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,203 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010 13 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,804 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 13 Jun 202611 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,878 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,304 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,999 MI
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LS53WLD was registered on 2003-11-20
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