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AD03 KWM

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,921 mi
Last recorded73,921 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,140 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 71,140 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to middle joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported due to center to rear joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,698 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

n/s rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,859 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 53,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,062 miles

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

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

rear tyres perrished.

wipers smearing.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 24,854 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 20,662 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,662 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,896 miles

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit om inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,280 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 KWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

AD03 KWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 KWM safe to buy?

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