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OV53VZB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration OV53VZB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear hand brake low
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,467 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- power steering stiff
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- power steering stiff
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,139 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seatbelt retraction very slow.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling off
16 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling off
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seatbelt retraction very slow.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,555 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- fuel filter corroded
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- drivers seatbelt slow to retract
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,555 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- fuel filter corroded
- drivers seatbelt slow to retract
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
12 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,433 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018 29 Jun 202612 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,433 MI
29 Jun 202625 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,316 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust front flexy pipe and rear silencer deteriorating
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,375 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 29 Jun 202618 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,209 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2015 29 Jun 202614 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,243 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014 29 Jun 202614 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,822 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 29 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,470 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 29 Jun 202611 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,470 MI
29 Jun 20261 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011 29 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,468 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,967 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009 29 Jun 202626 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
27 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,464 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 29 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,464 MI
29 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,737 MI
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OV53VZB was registered on 2003-11-25
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