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AC03 AOV

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

182,252 mi
Last recorded182,252 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 182,252 miles

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

slight movement in driver seat

Fail 27 Apr 2019 182,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 170,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 13 May 2017 155,239 miles

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

rear outer skin exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 155,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 153,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing siezed (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb in wrong? (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing siezed (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear advice slight binding on near side rear brake?

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

Rear both rear shocker dust covers broken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Play detected at wheel.

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriored.

Fail 9 Apr 2016 138,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower outer sill panel. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Play detected at wheel.

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriored.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,391 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty surface.

Slight play at OSF wheel when shaking wheel.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box rusty surface.

Slight play at OSF wheel when shaking wheel.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,126 miles

shock covers unserviceable

Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake lever free play

shock covers unserviceable

Pass 29 Mar 2013 118,433 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 110,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 98,075 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2011 98,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,407 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,407 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,175 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,104 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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AC03 AOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AC03 AOV, 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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AC03 AOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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