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AD03 KNS

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 121,798 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2017 120,551 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2017 120,528 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 119,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 119,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 117,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 117,119 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2011 114,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,893 miles

slight play in steering arm inner ball joints

Fail 3 Sep 2010 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,209 miles

under body cover not all brake pipes and body work ckecked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,660 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,910 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,492 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 39,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 KNS is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KNS, 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 KNS is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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