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AD03 KWY

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,092 mi
Last recorded129,092 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,092 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 128,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Middle/Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Bulb inop (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Bulb inop (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 119,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 119,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 117,245 miles

Both front bottom arm inner bushes have movement and are perishing.

Both front tyres bald inner edges.

Fail 11 May 2017 117,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front bottom arm inner bushes have movement and are perishing.

Both front tyres bald inner edges.

Pass 26 May 2016 113,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall and low inner edge, and offside front.

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link rod gaiter perishing.

Fail 26 May 2016 113,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall and low inner edge, and offside front.

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link rod gaiter perishing.

Pass 20 May 2015 112,228 miles

OSf and OSR brakes sticking slightly

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OSR brake sticking slightly

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,452 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,449 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 KWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 KWY registered?

AD03 KWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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