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OV53UYB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV53UYB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 06 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
14 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,516 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023 6 Jul 202627 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,597 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,733 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,370 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear shock absorber bump stops split
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Rear coil springs corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,229 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear shock absorber bump stops split
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear shock absorber bump stops split
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,915 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018 6 Jul 202611 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,147 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- 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)
7 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- 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)
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,263 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016 6 Jul 202630 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,292 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,241 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,118 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 6 Jul 20268 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,473 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 6 Jul 202625 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,537 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,360 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010 6 Jul 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,810 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 6 Jul 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,858 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 6 Jul 202620 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,969 MI
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OV53UYB was registered on 2003-12-04
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