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ML53FHZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration ML53FHZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 10 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 51,987 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
10 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 51,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake union (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake union (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 50,312 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 50,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe connection (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 48,997 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 48,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,077 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 47,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 45,359 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,846 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021 23 Jun 202619 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 43,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp aim is too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspention arm is corroded and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern is not correct (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour indicator emmits white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,896 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 23 Jun 202622 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,744 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019 23 Jun 202613 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,113 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front wipers deteriorating, still clear screen adequately
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,456 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,618 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016 23 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,367 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015 23 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,777 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014 23 Jun 202625 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,833 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013Advisory 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)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,243 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,928 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,680 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 23 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,601 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009 23 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,505 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2008 23 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,461 MI
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ML53FHZ was registered on 2003-10-17
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