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A3 NEJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,808 mi
Last recorded142,808 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,808 miles

Brake pad low warning lamp illuminated.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 126,487 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 104,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,319 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,198 miles

Uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,198 miles

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

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

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

Uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,601 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,090 miles

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

Offside headlight dipped beam slightly low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,347 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,047 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,543 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,701 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,954 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,657 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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A3 NEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A3 NEJ, 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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A3 NEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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