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OV53VHD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VHD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
18
Passes
15
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,016 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar rubbing through subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on both edges & 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge &2mm (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge &2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar rubbing through subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on both edges & 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,299 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,632 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,538 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- exhaust system is in poor condition
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,189 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
- parts of exhaust rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components moved rubbing on mounting (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
- parts of exhaust rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,926 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central brake light not working
- Front brake discs worn
- Rear silencer corrosion deteriorated
- Rear shock absorbers dust sleeves adrift
- 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)
16 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,926 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Central brake light not working
- Front brake discs worn
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear shock absorbers dust sleeves adrift
- Rear silencer corrosion deteriorated
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,282 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018 29 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,347 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,142 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016 29 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,089 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 29 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,314 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 29 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,314 MI
29 Jun 202617 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,002 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013 29 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,296 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,296 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,261 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,261 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,308 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 29 Jun 202613 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,308 MI
29 Jun 202613 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,899 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 29 Jun 202613 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,463 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,463 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,237 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2007 29 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV53VHD was registered on 2003-10-16
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