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SL53FLB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL53FLB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,151 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- please be aware electric cooling fan is inop and vehicle overheated on ramp
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrul corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrul corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,151 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- please be aware electric cooling fan is inop and vehicle overheated on ramp
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrul corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrul corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear flexi hose ferrules and brake pipe ends corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,890 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both (2.3.2)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion plug (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
31 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both (2.3.2)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion plug (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,940 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- n/s/r slight brake bind
6 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,363 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,887 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,029 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014 11 Jun 20267 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,811 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,547 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,719 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 23,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,716 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,614 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,075 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 11,075 MI
11 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,460 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2007 11 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 8,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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SL53FLB was registered on 2003-09-11
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