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AC03 BJJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,120 mi
Last recorded144,120 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

vibration on engine/gearbox.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 142,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 142,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,773 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake discs have slight suface corrosion on them (car has been standing)

cannot see inner rear brake pad life.

rear brakes binding slightly (car has been standing)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 138,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake discs have slight suface corrosion on them (car has been standing)

cannot see inner rear brake pad life.

rear brakes binding slightly (car has been standing)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,752 miles

top and bottom covers fitted,cannot see inner brake pad life.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,934 miles

top and bottom covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 134,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure in mount (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 128,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner brake pad life,n/s head light lense cloudy,

Fail 12 Jan 2015 128,127 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner brake pad life,n/s head light lense cloudy,

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s front roll bar link arm

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pad life

Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pad life

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 47,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,087 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 28,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,068 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 BJJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC03 BJJ, 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 AC03 BJJ registered?

AC03 BJJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AC03 BJJ safe to buy?

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