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AD03 DWL

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,146 mi
Last recorded104,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 103,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2019 99,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2018 94,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 94,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,207 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,207 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,874 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,638 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 May 2013 67,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall ( not down to cords )

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 67,919 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall ( not down to cords )

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,587 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,683 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,466 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 DWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWL, 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 AD03 DWL registered?

AD03 DWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AD03 DWL safe to buy?

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