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AD03 VLC

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,803 mi
Last recorded139,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 139,803 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 139,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 122,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 105,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 86,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,899 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front lower suspension arm console bushes fitted incorrectly

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust clamp corroded and not fully secure

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,056 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,954 miles

cooling systemboiled up whilst doing emissions

Fail 11 Jun 2009 68,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cooling systemboiled up whilst doing emissions

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,950 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

suspect front pads getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,597 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 VLC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

AD03 VLC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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