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AD03 ZWP

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,605 mi
Last recorded65,605 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 65,605 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe close to metal brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 21 May 2021 64,661 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on both edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease

suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,170 miles

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

both front tyres have small cracks in treads

both front tyres worn low on edges (not testable area)

suspension components rusty

under side rusty

Pass 28 May 2019 62,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 61,506 miles

rear brake ferules very rusty

rear underside rusty

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 May 2017 59,688 miles

small cracks in n/s/rear tyre sidewall

Fail 26 May 2017 59,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

small cracks in n/s/rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,597 miles

Just passed natural idle emissions test

Fail 10 Jun 2016 57,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Just passed natural idle emissions test

Pass 27 May 2015 55,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2012 45,440 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2012 45,440 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,991 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,991 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,696 miles

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

n/s/r and front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 28,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 18,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 ZWP is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP registered?

AD03 ZWP is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is AD03 ZWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZWP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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