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AD03 KUR

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 105,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle rusty

exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2026 105,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,654 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 98,651 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,534 miles

Both headlamps have a poor dip pattern.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,970 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,231 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

n/s dip beam patten getting poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,228 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

n/s dip beam patten getting poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,988 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2019 81,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint in front section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm and worn low on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Upper Side light not working.

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

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,159 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes cracked .

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexie joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,233 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a slight fluid leak.

N/s/r shock absorber has a slight fluid leak.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 55,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front shock absorbers have a slight fluid leak.

Engine management light on.

N/s/r shock absorber has a slight fluid leak.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,036 miles

Fair amount of handbrake travel

both rear tyre treads getting low at 3 mm

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,651 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 26,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,883 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 KUR is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

AD03 KUR is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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