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AC03 MGX

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,271 miles

both front doors damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 123,271 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front doors damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,330 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

damage to offside of vehicle

nearside front door damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2020 117,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

damage to offside of vehicle

nearside front door damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,195 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 115,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working LEFT HAND DRIVE (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 MGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

AC03 MGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 MGX safe to buy?

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