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AD03 KWL

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,948 mi
Last recorded109,948 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil sump corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 109,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil sump corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 98,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust corroded

secondary bonnet catch defective

Fail 9 Sep 2017 90,068 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust corroded

secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 84,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,883 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,879 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake application slightly uneven

noise from rear brakes during R.B.T.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,251 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 52,553 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,553 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,413 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,537 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 31,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,972 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 KWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

AD03 KWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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