VOLKSWAGEN POLO AU53WEJ has 30 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,722 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 13:21.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

AU53WEJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JUNE 2027136,722 MI
FAILED30TH JUNE 2026136,720 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Outline Marker Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Rear Back Box Has Holes In It Affecting Lambda (8.2.2.1 (b))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20256TH OCTOBER 2026133,439 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Travel High
  2. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Beam Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202430TH SEPTEMBER 2025128,477 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2024128,477 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20227TH OCTOBER 2023116,493 MI
FAILED4TH OCTOBER 2022116,493 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022111,029 MI
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2021111,029 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Leaking Air And System Functionality Adversely Affected Servo Hose Split (1.1.21 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Electronic Power Steering Warning Lamp Indicates A System Malfunction (2.6 (a))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20208TH SEPTEMBER 2021108,845 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201910TH NOVEMBER 2020105,465 MI
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2019105,462 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201819TH OCTOBER 201993,176 MI
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 201893,176 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201712TH OCTOBER 201883,891 MI
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 20163RD OCTOBER 201775,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Chip(s) In Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Cv Gaitor Partialy Secure. Is Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Cover/ Under Tray(s) Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Sidelight Bulb Not Working
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 20153RD OCTOBER 201671,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nsf Bottom Ball Joint Slight Split
  2. ADVISORY - Chip(s) In Windscreen
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres 3mm
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shocks Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Under Covers Fitted Obscuring Brake/fuel Lines
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 20143RD OCTOBER 201568,701 MI
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 201468,701 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 20133RD OCTOBER 201465,225 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20123RD OCTOBER 201362,354 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 20113RD OCTOBER 201259,996 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Damage
  2. USER ENTERED - Missfire At Idle
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 201159,996 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Damage
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Silencer Casing Deteriorating.
  5. USER ENTERED - Missfire At Idle
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 20103RD OCTOBER 201156,832 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Silencer Slightly Deteriorated
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Windscreen Damaged
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20093RD OCTOBER 201053,290 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  7. USER ENTERED - Advise Tracking Checking
  8. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Stones Imbeded In Tread Advise Removeing And Checking For Damage
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 200953,128 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  9. USER ENTERED - Advise Tracking Checking
  10. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Stones Imbeded In Tread Advise Removeing And Checking For Damage
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20083RD OCTOBER 200949,245 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f,o/s/f And O/s/r Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges,advise Tracking And Tyre Pressures Checking.
  2. USER ENTERED - Advise Brakes Squeaking Front And Rear
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20073RD OCTOBER 200843,887 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Sheelds Fitted
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 200620TH SEPTEMBER 200736,918 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 200636,918 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AU53WEJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

AU53WEJ MOT Comments

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AU53WEJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,722 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,944 miles

AU53WEJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration AU53WEJ was manufactured on Tuesday 16th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,722 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,944 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AU53WEJ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 31 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 4 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does AU53WEJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 AU53WEJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AU53WEJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 AU53WEJ does have Tax. Read more

When does AU53WEJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AU53WEJ will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AU53WEJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AU53WEJ will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 29th June 2027. Read more

When did AU53WEJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AU53WEJ was on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 13:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AU53WEJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AU53WEJ we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AU53WEJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AU53WEJ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AU53WEJ?

AU53WEJ is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has AU53WEJ done?

The odometer reading for AU53WEJ at the last MOT in June 2026 was 136,722 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,944 miles per year. Read more

How old is AU53WEJ?

The vehicle AU53WEJ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 16th September 2003. Read more

What colour is AU53WEJ?

The official colour of AU53WEJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does AU53WEJ have?

AU53WEJ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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