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A19 HHB

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,022 mi
Last recorded49,022 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 HHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 49,022 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 49,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 47,761 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 47,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,859 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 'lipped' (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 42,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 'lipped' (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 41,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,118 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 38,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,863 miles

Auxillary belt cracked.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 31,863 miles

Auxillary belt cracked.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

alternator belt showing cracks

Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,861 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,397 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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A19 HHB is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A19 HHB, 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 A19 HHB registered?

A19 HHB is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is A19 HHB safe to buy?

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