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3986 PK

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,227 mi
Last recorded55,227 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3986 PK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 54,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 53,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 53,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 51,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 49,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,070 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,244 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 38,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brakelight inop

Pass 22 May 2014 38,611 miles

high level brakelight inop

Pass 28 May 2013 36,762 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing. Not excessive.

Pass 29 May 2012 34,563 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,279 miles

O/S/F track rod-end dust cover split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 26,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,232 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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3986 PK is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 64,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3986 PK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3986 PK is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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