HY53KOV - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 11 days ago
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 32 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
32
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 01 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,456 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Passed - 01 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,456 mi
Expires: 04 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Failed - 05 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,856 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory wipers working slowly.
- Advisory engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Passed - 05 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,856 mi
Expires: 04 August 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory wipers working slowly.
- Advisory engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Failed - 28 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,225 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Passed - 28 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,225 mi
Expires: 01 August 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Passed - 02 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,233 mi
Expires: 01 August 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 23 July 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,213 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Major Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 23 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,508 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions not tested over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Passed - 23 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,508 mi
Expires: 26 July 2022
Failed - 27 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,023 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Emissions not tested Vehcile overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside headlamp beam image poor
- Advisory Rear silencer corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside front road spring rubbing on inner arch liner
- Advisory Both rear tyres in poor condition and structures starting to fail
Passed - 27 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,023 mi
Expires: 26 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear silencer corroded
Passed - 17 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,379 mi
Expires: 16 November 2020
Failed - 15 May 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,340 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed - 08 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,084 mi
Expires: 07 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Both rear brake discs corroded
Failed - 25 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,079 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Both rear brake discs corroded
Passed - 04 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,879 mi
Expires: 03 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Impact to rear of vehicle
Failed - 03 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,879 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Impact to rear of vehicle
Passed - 06 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,908 mi
Expires: 02 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust box corroded.
- Advisory Both front tyres & n/s rear tyre worn low on edges.
- Advisory Minor chips in front windscreen.
- Advisory EML on
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper side light not working
- Advisory Slight judder front brakes
- Advisory Slight interaction rear lights
Passed - 31 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,343 mi
Expires: 02 November 2015
Failed - 29 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,600 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed - 29 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,600 mi
Expires: 02 November 2014
Passed - 18 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,681 mi
Expires: 02 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 18 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,681 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 03 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,533 mi
Expires: 02 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 01 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,533 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,232 mi
Expires: 01 November 2011
Failed - 01 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,232 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,446 mi
Expires: 01 October 2010
Passed - 02 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,583 mi
Expires: 01 September 2009
Passed - 15 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,725 mi
Expires: 01 September 2008
Passed - 24 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,992 mi
Expires: 01 September 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for HY53KOV?
The vehicle's MOT status is Valid.
What is the tax status of HY53KOV?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.
What are the specifications of HY53KOV?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of HY53KOV?
This vehicle produces 156 g/km of CO2 emissions.