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AD03 WRT

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,435 mi
Last recorded158,435 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 158,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 158,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,115 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,094 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 131,094 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 119,278 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 119,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,482 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 110,482 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2016 99,402 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 88,033 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 87,734 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 77,701 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,447 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2013 64,447 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

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Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,611 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 51,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,324 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 33,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,052 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 WRT is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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