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AD03 YEC

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,729 mi
Last recorded137,729 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,729 miles

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

Please note1.) Exhaust blow (Front pipe) 2.) Parking brakes need slight adjustment. 3.) n/s outer sill showing corrosion (front)

Pass 3 Aug 2021 133,233 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is corroding

exhaust flexible joint is blowing slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2021 133,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill is corroding

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

exhaust flexible joint is blowing slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,427 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 127,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,223 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 122,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% initial imbalance Offside rear lags behind Nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,321 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 114,321 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,339 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 94,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,795 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 49,544 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,544 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,753 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2007 27,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,851 miles

o/s/f tyre worn thin inside edge , advise tyres and tracking check shortly

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 YEC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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