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MA53KFV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration MA53KFV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,844 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,288 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
17 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 174,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,595 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 166,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,323 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is cracked all the way round the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam out (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,871 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs slightly warped
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs slightly warped
- eml on indicating an engine fault
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,002 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 150,002 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 12,177 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018 24 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,535 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,625 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 109,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,672 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015 24 Jun 202627 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,926 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 24 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,609 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,609 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,375 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,710 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 24 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,823 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202629 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,859 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 24 Jun 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,975 MI
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MA53KFV was registered on 2003-09-15
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