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AD03 VXX

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,055 mi
Last recorded163,055 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 163,055 miles

Offside mirror insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2017 160,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 152,775 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 148,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 148,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 136,229 miles

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

front brake pads very close to 1.5mm limit

Pass 31 Jul 2013 136,229 miles

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

front brake pads very close to 1.5mm limit

Pass 26 Jul 2012 112,331 miles

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

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 94,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,057 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP NOT AS GOOD AS OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

pattern poor nsf headlight

play in osf wishbone bush

rear box in poor condition

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,487 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,278 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 VXX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

AD03 VXX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AD03 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VXX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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