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ML53YDO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YDO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 19 Mar 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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74 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,308 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust deteriorating center/rear.
- park brake near end of travel.
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear position lamp working 50%.
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- park brake near end of travel.
- exhaust deteriorating center/rear.
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear position lamp working 50%.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,080 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- under trays fitted.
- exhaust deteriorating.
- bonnet catch stiff.
15 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- under trays fitted.
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- exhaust deteriorating.
- bonnet catch stiff.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,012 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just passed test (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing temp fitted (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just passed test (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,205 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,725 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,795 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,457 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
4 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,455 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,078 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 19 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,434 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 19 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,461 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 19 Jun 202624 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,110 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 19 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,721 MI
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ML53YDO was registered on 2003-11-04
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