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ML53PBU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration ML53PBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 23 Feb 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
24 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,401 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,327 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- both headlight lenses foggy
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,649 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody components covered all over in underseal
- underbody covered all over in underseal
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody components covered all over in underseal
- underbody covered all over in underseal
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,654 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,436 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 20 Jun 202612 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,016 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019 20 Jun 202623 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,775 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 20 Jun 202621 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,781 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,936 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016 20 Jun 202616 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,936 MI
20 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,049 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 20 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,996 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,645 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013 20 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,174 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 20 Jun 20265 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,949 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,216 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 20 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 20 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,699 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,699 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,691 MI
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ML53PBU was registered on 2003-09-30
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