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AD03 ZWH

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,399 mi
Last recorded143,399 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 143,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 143,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,421 miles

Exhaust Braket knocking On Sub Frame

Handbrake Requires Adjustment

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Slight Exhaust Blow

Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing un even on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,226 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,224 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,952 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,336 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 96,690 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 96,690 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 34,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,531 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 ZWH is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

AD03 ZWH is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 ZWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZWH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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