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AD03 ZWL

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,356 mi
Last recorded154,356 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 144,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam and adjacent components corroded but not excessively

Rear exhaust corroded badly

Fail 8 Oct 2019 144,107 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam and adjacent components corroded but not excessively

Rear exhaust corroded badly

Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Back box corroding badly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 141,378 miles

Rear Back box corroding badly

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,921 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 132,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,778 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to middle joint (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little effort

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint/rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 122,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint/rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,474 miles

exhaust center pipe has very minor leak

rear axel slighly corroded

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,160 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,041 miles

N/S/R Tyre is going out of shape

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 82,716 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,718 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,582 miles

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

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

front brakes slight binding

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,526 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 ZWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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