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AD03 KWR

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,050 mi
Last recorded127,050 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 127,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,297 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 109,297 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 92,071 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes fitted incorrectly

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 81,104 miles

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,557 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 73,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,168 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,573 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,897 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,465 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 20,465 miles

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

hand brake excess travell

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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 KWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR registered?

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

Is AD03 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 KWR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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