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LS53WLO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LS53WLO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 04 Mar 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 90,957 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front (5.3.2 (d))
16 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 90,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear o/s/r brake slight bind
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,591 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear screen scratched
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- rear screen scratched
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,144 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,124 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,461 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Seatbelt retracting slowly.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,704 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 56,704 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
24 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,617 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,769 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,769 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,608 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202616 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,359 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,909 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,117 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 13 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
31 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,161 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,991 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 13 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,759 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,570 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,570 MI
13 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 16,927 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,927 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,500 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,324 MI
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LS53WLO was registered on 2003-11-20
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