VOLKSWAGEN POLO YM53PHO has 32 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 95,988 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12:11.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Saturday 16th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

YM53PHO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202795,988 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202516TH JANUARY 202680,936 MI
FAILED14TH JANUARY 202580,936 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Braking System Leaking Caliper (1.1.3 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested Caliper Leak (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20247TH JANUARY 202577,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Silencer Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202211TH DECEMBER 202376,070 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner And Outer Sidewalls
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 202276,067 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner And Outer Sidewalls
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202129TH NOVEMBER 202273,837 MI
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 202173,837 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. 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))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20206TH NOVEMBER 202169,915 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 202069,913 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20196TH NOVEMBER 202067,606 MI
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201823RD SEPTEMBER 201963,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 201863,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Showing Wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201715TH NOVEMBER 201862,295 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit And Worn Smooth Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 201762,295 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit And Worn Smooth Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20169TH NOVEMBER 201760,614 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Number Plate Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201660,610 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper 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 - Front Number Plate Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20152ND NOVEMBER 201657,770 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 201557,770 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seat Belt
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201420TH OCTOBER 201554,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
  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 - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  7. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Wipers Smearing
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 201454,709 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (5.4.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  12. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Wipers Smearing
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201320TH OCTOBER 201451,534 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 201351,505 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Coil Spring Not Correctly Located (2.4.c.2)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201217TH OCTOBER 201348,187 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Wheel Has Slight Restricted Free Movment.
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Could Not Be Tested.
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 201248,187 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Wheel Has Slight Restricted Free Movment.
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Could Not Be Tested.
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201111TH OCTOBER 201240,998 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201027TH AUGUST 201133,093 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED28TH JULY 200929TH JULY 201025,353 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 200925,353 MI
 
  1. PRS - Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED30TH JULY 200829TH JULY 200918,792 MI
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20077TH JANUARY 200813,405 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 200623RD OCTOBER 200712,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YM53PHO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

YM53PHO MOT Comments

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YM53PHO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 95,988 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,173 miles

YM53PHO FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YM53PHO was manufactured on Tuesday 23rd December 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 95,988 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,173 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YM53PHO has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 37 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 16 Major, 4 Dangerous and 18 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 Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does YM53PHO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 YM53PHO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YM53PHO Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 YM53PHO does have Tax. Read more

When does YM53PHO Tax expire?

The current Tax for YM53PHO will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 YM53PHO MOT expire?

The current MOT for YM53PHO will expire in 8 months on Saturday 16th January 2027. Read more

When did YM53PHO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YM53PHO was on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YM53PHO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for YM53PHO 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 YM53PHO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for YM53PHO we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YM53PHO?

YM53PHO is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YM53PHO done?

The odometer reading for YM53PHO at the last MOT in January 2026 was 95,988 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 4,173 miles per year. Read more

How old is YM53PHO?

The vehicle YM53PHO was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 23rd December 2003. Read more

What colour is YM53PHO?

The official colour of YM53PHO is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YM53PHO have?

YM53PHO has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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