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MA53DXB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration MA53DXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
25 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,494 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust delaminating
- underbody covers fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp deviating (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- underbody covers fitted
- rear exhaust delaminating
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail lamp inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,658 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lamps inop
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail lamp inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,040 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s front tyre worn on inner edge
- Rear silencer deteriorated
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear silencer deteriorated
- O/s front tyre worn on inner edge
19 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,988 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,465 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017 20 Jun 202627 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,412 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rusted rear axle beam.
27 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,412 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rusted rear axle beam.
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,963 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015 20 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,786 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014 20 Jun 202613 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,893 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013 20 Jun 20263 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,449 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,138 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2011 20 Jun 20264 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
11 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,116 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2010 20 Jun 202611 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,559 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009 20 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,881 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2008 20 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
16 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,393 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MA53DXB was registered on 2003-09-25
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