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AD03 VPM

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,571 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 70,571 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 49,910 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure nearside and offside

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

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,113 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure nearside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure under drivers door (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle is corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer back box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 47,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle is corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer back box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,153 miles

Drivers seat belt is slow when returning

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened where attached to rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Where attached to rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear dampers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 47,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drivers seat belt is slow when returning

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened where attached to rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Where attached to rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear dampers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 43,840 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 43,840 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 40,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2018 40,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 37,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 May 2017 37,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,568 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 33,568 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,680 miles

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 25,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 22,847 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 22,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 21,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 18,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 16,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,712 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 11,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,712 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 VPM is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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