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AD03 YEJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,780 mi
Last recorded137,780 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 130,968 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 122,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

body damage

Fail 18 Oct 2016 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (1.8)

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

body damage

Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,165 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,165 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 99,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,113 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,200 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 22 Nov 2012 94,010 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 94,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,509 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 92,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,954 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 82,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,457 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 69,457 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,828 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,881 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 YEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

AD03 YEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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