VOLKSWAGEN POLO GD53CRK has 29 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 113,937 miles 2 months ago on Monday 9th March 2026 at 14:43.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 18th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

GD53CRK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH MARCH 2027113,937 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion
FAILED9TH MARCH 2026113,937 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Connection Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion
  8. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202518TH MARCH 2026112,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED10TH MARCH 2025112,278 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 202418TH MARCH 2025110,993 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH MARCH 202318TH MARCH 2024104,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Discs Deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED11TH MARCH 2023104,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Discs Deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202218TH MARCH 202386,980 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 202286,976 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Arm Deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  6. 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))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 202118TH MARCH 202278,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 202178,960 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202018TH MARCH 202178,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED19TH MARCH 201918TH MARCH 202077,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED5TH MARCH 201814TH MARCH 201977,127 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED5TH MARCH 201877,127 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED15TH MARCH 201714TH MARCH 201876,721 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201614TH JUNE 201774,202 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 201514TH JUNE 201671,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH JUNE 201571,434 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH JUNE 201414TH JUNE 201569,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED21ST MAY 201314TH JUNE 201467,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED15TH JUNE 201214TH JUNE 201365,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED14TH JUNE 201265,708 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  4. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED21ST MAY 201120TH MAY 201264,834 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
FAILED20TH MAY 201164,834 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Insecure (2.4.g.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Not Correctly Located (2.4.c.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  8. USER ENTERED - Outer Park Brake Cable Damage May Be Cause Of Low Performance Offside Rear
  9. USER ENTERED - Low Performance Offside Rear Park Brake Only Just Reached Pass Level
PASSED17TH MAY 201016TH MAY 201162,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Brake Disc Corroded
PASSED15TH MAY 200914TH MAY 201053,262 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 200722ND DECEMBER 200837,814 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Shock Absorber Damp.
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Corroding.
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 200622ND DECEMBER 200727,941 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Handbrake Cable Has A Kink Near Subframe But Is Free To Operate
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Body Near Subframe Mounting Has Impact Damage But Is Still Intact
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GD53CRK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

GD53CRK MOT Comments

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GD53CRK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 113,937 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,954 miles

GD53CRK FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GD53CRK was manufactured on Monday 22nd December 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 113,937 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,954 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GD53CRK has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 55 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 14 Major, 6 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does GD53CRK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 GD53CRK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GD53CRK Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 GD53CRK does have Tax. Read more

When does GD53CRK Tax expire?

The current Tax for GD53CRK will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 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 GD53CRK MOT expire?

The current MOT for GD53CRK will expire in 11 months on Thursday 18th March 2027. Read more

When did GD53CRK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GD53CRK was on Monday 9th March 2026 at 14:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GD53CRK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for GD53CRK 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 GD53CRK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for GD53CRK we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GD53CRK?

GD53CRK is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GD53CRK done?

The odometer reading for GD53CRK at the last MOT in March 2026 was 113,937 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 4,954 miles per year. Read more

How old is GD53CRK?

The vehicle GD53CRK was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 22nd December 2003. Read more

What colour is GD53CRK?

The official colour of GD53CRK is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GD53CRK have?

GD53CRK has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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