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AD03 JZR

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

186,905 mi
Last recorded186,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 186,905 miles

Corrosion noted: offside front inner sill and lower wing panel

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear cross beam mounting bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 186,905 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front lenses opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion noted: offside front inner sill and lower wing panel

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear cross beam mounting bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 185,660 miles

Corrosion around front of offside sill and wing noted.

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 179,247 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 179,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flex pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,765 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 172,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 166,799 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,788 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 148,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,532 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,752 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,111 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 75,930 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,060 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,535 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 JZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 JZR registered?

AD03 JZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 JZR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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