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AD03 KWE

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,391 mi
Last recorded96,391 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,391 miles

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

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

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

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

amber brake warning lamp on.

Fail 22 Jun 2019 96,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low on the floor. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

amber brake warning lamp on.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 64,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,421 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,144 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 46,102 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,344 miles

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

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres wearing on edges and walls deteriating

Pass 16 May 2009 30,980 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

rear tyre treads worn on egde

Pass 31 May 2008 26,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 20,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 20,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,628 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 KWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

AD03 KWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AD03 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 KWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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