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AD03 GXW

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 68,055 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 68,055 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 64,053 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 60,938 miles

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop and dust cover deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2017 60,938 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop and dust cover deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 57,723 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 54,629 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 54,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 50,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 46,841 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 May 2012 42,666 miles

Passenger side front tyre has a nail in its tread.

Pass 19 May 2011 38,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 38,404 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 34,013 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD WHERE MARKED.

Pass 26 May 2009 29,867 miles

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 3mm

Pass 28 May 2008 25,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,759 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 GXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

AD03 GXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AD03 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 GXW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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