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AD03 VPU

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,568 mi
Last recorded92,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,265 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip leaking slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 87,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bar moving and rubbing on subframe. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip leaking slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,252 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both roll bar support washers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,897 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 79,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,960 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 71,886 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,309 miles

both lower arm rear bushes very soft but not split,

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,364 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

both lower arm rear bushes very soft but not split,

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,065 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,232 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,232 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 15 Jun 2007 29,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,835 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 VPU is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD03 VPU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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