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A136 MAC

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

40,906 mi
Last recorded40,906 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 MAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 40,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 39,185 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Corroded Outer Skin Silencer

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 36,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin)

Fail 29 Jun 2023 36,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,730 miles

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

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

engine has exessive movement at start up and cut off possible lopwer engine steady bar

exhaust rear section corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,155 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear wiper split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,329 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre valve splitting

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

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,173 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,671 miles

advise(rear silencer outer skin corroding & perishing)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 25,671 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise(rear silencer outer skin corroding & perishing)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,613 miles

advise(rear silencer outer skin corroded)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 24,613 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise(n,s,f wishbone rear bush weakened & beginning to perish)

advise(rear silencer outer skin corroded)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,266 miles

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 23,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,330 miles

advise(front tyres wearing near on edge marginal )

advise(o,s,r tyre sidewall beginning to crack & perish)

advise(rear silencer outer skin beginning to corrode)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front & rear discs & pads)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,051 miles

tyre worn badly inner edges , rest good pos wheel alignment prob'

Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

tyre worn badly inner edges , rest good pos wheel alignment prob'

Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,924 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 19,837 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,506 miles

adviose( n,s,r tyre slight flat spot on tread)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front wishbones rear bushes just beginning to split)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 17,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adviose( n,s,r tyre slight flat spot on tread)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front wishbones rear bushes just beginning to split)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,465 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 16,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

front wishbone bushes weak rear b/disks pitted edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,979 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,049 miles

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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A136 MAC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A136 MAC, 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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What year was A136 MAC registered?

A136 MAC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is A136 MAC safe to buy?

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