VOLKSWAGEN POLO GD53DZC has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 114,948 miles 2 weeks ago on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 10:58.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

GD53DZC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH APRIL 2027114,948 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Wing Corroded
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED7TH APRIL 20256TH APRIL 2026113,485 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Wing Slightly Damaged And Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlight Bracket Broken, Headlight Still Secure
FAILED2ND APRIL 2025113,472 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Headlight Bracket Also Broken, Headlight Still Secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Wing Slightly Damaged And Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20249TH JANUARY 2025112,105 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2023112,092 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20225TH DECEMBER 2023110,529 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20215TH DECEMBER 2022109,082 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 20205TH DECEMBER 2021107,601 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 20195TH DECEMBER 2020106,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Light Lens Slightly Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Bushes Deteriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 2019106,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Light Lens Slightly Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Bushes Deteriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 20185TH DECEMBER 2019102,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20175TH DECEMBER 2018100,912 MI
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2017100,912 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 20171ST OCTOBER 2018100,797 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2017100,797 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 20161ST OCTOBER 201795,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 201695,301 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  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 - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20151ST OCTOBER 201689,568 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20141ST OCTOBER 201581,648 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20136TH SEPTEMBER 201475,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Has Minor Cracks
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201227TH AUGUST 201369,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201125TH AUGUST 201263,113 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20107TH AUGUST 201155,321 MI
FAILED7TH AUGUST 201055,318 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20097TH AUGUST 201048,183 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 200828TH OCTOBER 200943,874 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Full Chassis Cover Fitted
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 200722ND DECEMBER 200839,138 MI
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 200622ND DECEMBER 200728,626 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GD53DZC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

GD53DZC MOT Comments

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GD53DZC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 114,948 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,998 miles

GD53DZC FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GD53DZC was manufactured on Monday 22nd December 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 114,948 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,998 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GD53DZC has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 37 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does GD53DZC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GD53DZC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GD53DZC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GD53DZC does have Tax. Read more

When does GD53DZC Tax expire?

The current Tax for GD53DZC will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. 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 GD53DZC MOT expire?

The current MOT for GD53DZC will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027. Read more

When did GD53DZC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GD53DZC was on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 10:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GD53DZC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GD53DZC we can see 21 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 GD53DZC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GD53DZC we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GD53DZC?

GD53DZC is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GD53DZC done?

The odometer reading for GD53DZC at the last MOT in April 2026 was 114,948 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 4,998 miles per year. Read more

How old is GD53DZC?

The vehicle GD53DZC 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 GD53DZC?

The official colour of GD53DZC is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GD53DZC have?

GD53DZC has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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