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OV53PKO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV53PKO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 24 Mar 2027
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
19
Passes
17
Failures
52.78%
Pass Rate
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158 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,804 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear slight brake bind
- Rear back axle corroded
- Front headlights cloudy
- Central slight exhaust blow
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlights cloudy
- Rear back axle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central slight exhaust blow
- Offside Rear slight brake bind
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
22 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt missing belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,062 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,062 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,081 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,280 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023 30 Jun 202617 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,630 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust rusty
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,940 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s/r shock absorber covers are insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s/r shock absorber covers are insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,099 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear s/absorber cover is insecure
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear s/absorber cover is insecure
3 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,003 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust corroded
30 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (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
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear exhaust corroded
4 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,095 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise engine misfire
- advise engine misfire
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,634 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017 30 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,062 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- exhust tail box corroded
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
14 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhust tail box corroded
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,450 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 30 Jun 202621 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,648 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,731 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside 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)
17 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,162 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2012 30 Jun 20265 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,949 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2011 30 Jun 202622 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,779 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 30 Jun 202622 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,779 MI
30 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,648 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 30 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,648 MI
30 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,441 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2007 30 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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