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AD03 GXR

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,928 mi
Last recorded117,928 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,928 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 117,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,421 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,053 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn out edge

Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,574 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,024 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 64,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 57,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,019 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 49,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD03 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

AD03 GXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is AD03 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 GXR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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