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AC03 LKN

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,020 mi
Last recorded63,020 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,020 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 63,015 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,344 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,676 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 35,671 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,185 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 34,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,436 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,575 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,332 miles

advise full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 20,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 11,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,773 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 LKN is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN registered?

AC03 LKN is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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