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MA53DLE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration MA53DLE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
12
Passes
4
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
21 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oil light on (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake travel
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,176 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both shocker covers missing
- oil leak
- brake pad warning light on
- back box corroded
- Offside Front rear woishbone bush slightly perished
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,894 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front wishbone bushes start too separate both sides
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,389 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front TYRE HAS SLIGHT SPLITS
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front TYRE HAS SLIGHT SPLITS
24 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,131 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,297 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 20 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,315 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 20 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
23 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,478 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,080 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011 20 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,054 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,054 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,836 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,781 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,354 MI
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MA53DLE was registered on 2003-09-08
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