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OY53FNW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration OY53FNW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Upper anchorage ring (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure
- Nearside Front Outer Body sill slightly damaged
- Front to centre exhaust tube clamp and rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear wiper blade deteriorated
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,014 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear wiper blade deteriorated
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint and rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil springs corroded
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,014 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wiper blade deteriorated
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint and rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil springs corroded
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,643 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- osf/osf coil springs corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible pipe
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- osf/osf coil springs corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible pipe
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,504 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible pipe
- osf/osf coil springs corroded
9 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,504 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- osf/osf coil springs corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible pipe
29 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,597 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,699 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- noise from nearside rear brake drum. Advise to get the rear brakes stripped and cleaned.
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,607 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020 30 Jun 20261 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,022 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,013 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Wear to front brake pads
- Condition of front brake discs
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,954 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017 30 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,419 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,685 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,685 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,250 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,330 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,685 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,129 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010 30 Jun 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,381 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2009 30 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,378 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2008 30 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,938 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OY53FNW was registered on 2003-10-27
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