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A17 NJU

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,804 mi
Last recorded43,804 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,804 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,634 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on inear edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,203 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 28,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,909 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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A17 NJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 NJU, 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 A17 NJU registered?

A17 NJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is A17 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 NJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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