SM53WRT - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 18 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,341 mi
Expires: 03 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 30 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,790 mi
Expires: 03 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 22 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,783 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 18 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,026 mi
Expires: 03 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 16 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,026 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 17 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,532 mi
Expires: 03 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 10 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,757 mi
Expires: 03 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 04 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,390 mi
Expires: 03 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front front brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension arm corroded
Failed - 18 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,378 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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))
- Major Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 08 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,760 mi
Expires: 18 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed - 06 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,739 mi
Expires: 18 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Failed - 06 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,739 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 10 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,587 mi
Expires: 18 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 11 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,798 mi
Expires: 18 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Passed - 11 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,363 mi
Expires: 18 August 2016
Failed - 11 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,363 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 15 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,620 mi
Expires: 18 August 2015
Passed - 13 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,260 mi
Expires: 18 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 15 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,489 mi
Expires: 18 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 09 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,832 mi
Expires: 18 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 17 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,371 mi
Expires: 18 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 17 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,371 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 19 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,711 mi
Expires: 18 August 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Passed - 21 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,717 mi
Expires: 19 November 2009
Passed - 12 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,110 mi
Expires: 19 November 2008
Passed - 16 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,942 mi
Expires: 19 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SM53WRT?
The MOT expires on 03 September 2026.
What is the tax status of SM53WRT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of SM53WRT?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SM53WRT?
This vehicle produces 154 g/km of CO2 emissions.