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A18 HGE

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,049 mi
Last recorded99,049 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,049 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 99,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,457 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,175 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 50,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,017 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,260 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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A18 HGE is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A18 HGE, 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 A18 HGE registered?

A18 HGE is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is A18 HGE safe to buy?

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