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AD03 KLV

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,518 mi
Last recorded156,518 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 156,518 miles

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 1 Oct 2025 156,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2024 149,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 149,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,973 miles

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN LOOSE AND CORRODED

Fail 4 Oct 2023 140,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN LOOSE AND CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,813 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 133,813 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,414 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 127,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,799 miles

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 28 Sep 2020 121,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,734 miles

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

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRDED

Fail 3 Jun 2019 111,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRDED

Pass 25 May 2018 101,347 miles

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 25 May 2018 101,347 miles

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

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

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2017 92,467 miles

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORODDED

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,tyre close to legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2015 74,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 63,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 56,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 56,217 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 53,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,016 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r Light lense cracked

o/s/r Tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 42,215 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front numberplate damaged

Handbrake travel long

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,636 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,905 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 23,764 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 23,764 miles

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

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 17,764 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear light cracked

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 KLV is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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