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AD03 AHG

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

152,438 mi
Last recorded152,438 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 152,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 144,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2018 140,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust system rusty & rear box outer skin loose

Pass 27 Jul 2017 136,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle to rear exhaust rusty ( rear box outer skin cracked)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 132,493 miles

Engine Management Light displayed on Dash

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

o/s/f lower arm rear bush appears to have become unseated

o/s/r tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/r wheel damaged

previous temporary repair carried out to n/s headlight

sat nav removed prior to mot

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

stone chips to windscreen outside zone A

Fail 4 Aug 2016 132,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light displayed on Dash

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

o/s/f lower arm rear bush appears to have become unseated

o/s/r tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/r wheel damaged

previous temporary repair carried out to n/s headlight

sat nav removed prior to mot

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

stone chips to windscreen outside zone A

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,985 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 127,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,067 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 123,067 miles

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

floor covers fitted

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 98,241 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,513 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

slight damage n/s/f wheel

Fail 6 Aug 2010 89,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

50% of n/s/r sidelight inop

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

slight damage n/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,422 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush mount split and perished

slight judder n/s/f brake

Fail 17 Jul 2009 82,418 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush mount split and perished

o/s/f automatic headlamp adjuster inop

slight judder n/s/f brake

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,818 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/f tyre flat

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,886 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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AD03 AHG is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AD03 AHG, 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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AD03 AHG is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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