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5467 AW

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5467 AW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

suspension lowed

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

suspension lowed

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,807 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,148 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,437 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 33,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,343 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 25,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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5467 AW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5467 AW, 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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5467 AW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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