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AD03 WRW

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires19 Oct 2026

Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)

Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,899 mi

Last recorded110,899 miles

Recorded on16 Oct 2025

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WRW

MakeVolkswagen

ModelPolo

Year2003

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail

Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 110,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 108,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 108,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,848 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH LENS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND INSECURE. REPLACE ASAP (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,741 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND INSECURE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,813 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 VERY POOR (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NSR 104KG NO LOCK. OSR 99KG LOCK. 15% (1.4.1 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 VERY POOR (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,012 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED AND REAR SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED AND REAR SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,671 miles

both the front brake hoses are becoming perished

radiator fan switch leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,671 miles

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

both the front brake hoses are becoming perished

radiator fan switch leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,852 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front X2 TYRES PERISHED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 88,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front X2 TYRES PERISHED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,866 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust poor

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,341 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 60,341 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,061 miles

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,247 miles

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,490 miles

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,212 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,412 miles

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,897 miles

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

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

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 WRW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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