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AD03 HTY

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 114,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 110,932 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 106,771 miles

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 101,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 95,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak bottom hose very slight leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 88,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing high/low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 83,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 77,380 miles

Coolant leak staining around water pump

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 24 May 2018 70,080 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 70,080 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,919 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 50,919 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 45,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,575 miles

offside mirror glass damaged cracked small part missing. REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Pass 8 May 2009 31,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 26,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,423 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 HTY is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

AD03 HTY is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AD03 HTY safe to buy?

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