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AE53 RRO
VOLKSWAGEN AE53 RRO
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Feb 2020
First reg1 Oct 2003
Mileage162,517 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

22 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 February 2026.

PASSED · 7 Feb 2019
Test date7 Feb 2019
Expiry6 Feb 2020
Test number693250230503
Mileage162,517 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisoryhand brake lever has some travel
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Feb 2019
Test date7 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number714930691086
Mileage162,516 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisoryhand brake lever has some travel
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2018
Test date7 Feb 2018
Expiry6 Feb 2019
Test number307313793257
Mileage155,592 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryfront shock absorbers weak
FAILED · 31 Jan 2018
Test date31 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number625494287263
Mileage155,568 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryfront shock absorbers weak
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 17 Dec 2016
Test date17 Dec 2016
Expiry16 Dec 2017
Test number318743251990
Mileage146,777 mi
AdvisoryEML on
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 16 Dec 2016
Test date16 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number298522723842
Mileage146,777 mi
AdvisoryEML on
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 15 Jun 2015
Test date15 Jun 2015
Expiry14 Jun 2016
Test number146696065113
Mileage119,089 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 12 Jun 2015
Test date12 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number949393665178
Mileage119,089 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 12 Mar 2014
Test date12 Mar 2014
Expiry11 Mar 2015
Test number115561174030
Mileage96,668 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2014
Test date12 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number518801374096
Mileage96,668 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2013
Test date31 Jan 2013
Expiry30 Jan 2014
Test number398101133090
Mileage82,509 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 23 Dec 2011
Test date23 Dec 2011
Expiry22 Dec 2012
Test number428847851449
Mileage74,389 mi
User EnteredREAR BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT
User EnteredLONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE
FAILED · 21 Dec 2011
Test date21 Dec 2011
Expiry
Test number747205851384
Mileage74,389 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
User EnteredREAR BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT
User EnteredLONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE
PASSED · 11 Oct 2010
Test date11 Oct 2010
Expiry10 Oct 2011
Test number750044680239
Mileage61,258 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry5 Oct 2010
Test number474808179208
Mileage47,037 mi
FAILED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number311558079281
Mileage47,037 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2008
Test date30 Sep 2008
Expiry5 Oct 2009
Test number393094078292
Mileage40,922 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2007
Test date28 Sep 2007
Expiry5 Oct 2008
Test number373051177491
Mileage33,838 mi
PASSED · 6 Oct 2006
Test date6 Oct 2006
Expiry5 Oct 2007
Test number123129676243
Mileage27,179 mi