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AD03 VYA

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,085 mi
Last recorded124,085 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 124,085 miles

front suspension rear console bushes weak

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2018 124,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced headlight bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front suspension rear console bushes weak

rear light lense taped up

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,803 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow

rear exhaust box deteriorating

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexi slight blow

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2015 108,191 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 108,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

stone chip in screen

Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE: 165/70X14 81T

rear silencer corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs and pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

rear tyres heavily cracked and low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,094 miles

brake discs and pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

rear tyres heavily cracked and low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,210 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 VYA is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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