VOLKSWAGEN POLO GD53DWL 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 132,711 miles 8 months ago on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 08:26.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Sunday 21st February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

GD53DWL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 2027132,711 MI
FAILED23RD JANUARY 2026132,711 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202521ST FEBRUARY 2026127,417 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2025127,417 MI
 
  1. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202421ST FEBRUARY 2025117,217 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 2024117,217 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH JUNE 202313TH JUNE 2024116,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH JUNE 2023116,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202114TH DECEMBER 2022111,741 MI
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2021111,741 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202010TH NOVEMBER 2021109,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Front Arm Rear Bushes
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2020109,292 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement To Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement To Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 201910TH AUGUST 2020105,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH JULY 2019105,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 201818TH AUGUST 201997,526 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 201718TH AUGUST 201884,496 MI
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201784,492 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside 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)
  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)
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201618TH AUGUST 201770,945 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED8TH AUGUST 201670,940 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201518TH AUGUST 201654,517 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 201418TH AUGUST 201545,672 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201318TH AUGUST 201441,863 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201230TH DECEMBER 201340,857 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust System Rusted
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 201130TH DECEMBER 201236,494 MI
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201030TH DECEMBER 201132,499 MI
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 201032,499 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 200930TH DECEMBER 201028,476 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 200830TH DECEMBER 200924,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 200730TH DECEMBER 200819,736 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Hand Brake Has Little Reserve Travel
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 200630TH DECEMBER 200714,627 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GD53DWL Passed/Failed

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

GD53DWL MOT Comments

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GD53DWL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 132,711 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,770 miles

GD53DWL FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GD53DWL was manufactured on Tuesday 30th December 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 132,711 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,770 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 GD53DWL has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 20 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does GD53DWL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 5th September 2026 GD53DWL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GD53DWL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 5th September 2026 GD53DWL does have Tax. Read more

When does GD53DWL Tax expire?

The current Tax for GD53DWL will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 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 GD53DWL MOT expire?

The current MOT for GD53DWL will expire in 6 months on Sunday 21st February 2027. Read more

When did GD53DWL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GD53DWL was on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 08:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GD53DWL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for GD53DWL 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 GD53DWL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for GD53DWL 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 GD53DWL?

GD53DWL is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GD53DWL done?

The odometer reading for GD53DWL at the last MOT in January 2026 was 132,711 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 5,770 miles per year. Read more

How old is GD53DWL?

The vehicle GD53DWL was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 30th December 2003. Read more

What colour is GD53DWL?

The official colour of GD53DWL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GD53DWL have?

GD53DWL has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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