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AD03 YEK

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,675 mi
Last recorded113,675 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,675 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 113,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,116 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 108,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,400 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,765 miles

Front front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,541 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 r14 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,625 miles

fuel cap washer deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

radiator leaking

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 70,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel cap washer deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

radiator leaking

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,507 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,537 miles

28% imbalance on front axle

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,535 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,583 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,476 miles

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

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

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

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,095 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 40,095 miles

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

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre worn low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 26,501 miles

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 front tyre has small cut in the tread

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,105 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 23,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,460 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 YEK is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

AD03 YEK is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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