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ML53FHT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration ML53FHT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 17 Oct 2020
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,448 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,259 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer inner cv boot slightly split
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,069 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front screen wash pipe split but still provides enough fluid to clear window screen
- engine warning light on
- brake warning light on
- Rear brake disc pitted and worn
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front brake disc pitted and worn
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front screen wash pipe split but still provides enough fluid to clear window screen
- engine warning light on
- brake warning light on
- Rear brake disc pitted and worn
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front brake disc pitted and worn
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,608 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad wear indicator lamp on
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside mirror slightly damaged
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Middle and back box exhaust corroded
- Brake pad wear indicator lamp on
- Nearside mirror slightly damaged
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,404 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,559 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 23 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,559 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 23 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,776 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,462 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 23 Jun 20263 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,485 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011 23 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,319 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2009 23 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,060 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,488 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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ML53FHT was registered on 2003-10-03
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