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A7 NOT

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 NOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2026 76,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light not working but may have other operation

Pass 30 May 2024 76,724 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 76,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 76,633 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 76,632 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 65,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,608 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs starting to corrode on inner face(frt)

noise on engine

service light on

Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,610 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs starting to corrode on inner face(frt)

noise on engine

service light on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,821 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,626 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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A7 NOT is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A7 NOT, 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 A7 NOT registered?

A7 NOT is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is A7 NOT safe to buy?

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