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A16 DRL

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,999 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 93,124 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 88,155 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 88,155 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,050 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,025 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,596 miles

wheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 50,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,322 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 27,867 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 24 Jul 2012 19,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,387 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,515 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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A16 DRL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A16 DRL, 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 A16 DRL registered?

A16 DRL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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