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AD52 BBO

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,563 mi
Last recorded118,563 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 118,563 miles

Central Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 118,562 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 116,453 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure both n/s/f and o/s/f wings tape on them not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2024 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure both n/s/f and o/s/f wings tape on them not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2023 113,949 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 113,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear fog light tell tail light on all time

Pass 15 Aug 2022 110,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 110,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,235 miles

Nearside Front door mirror taped up

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

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

Rear axle very rusty

Rear rear exhaust box outer cover rotton

both front wings are taped to stop sharp edges

Fail 10 Aug 2021 107,235 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror taped up

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

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

Rear axle very rusty

Rear rear exhaust box outer cover rotton

both front wings are taped to stop sharp edges

Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,738 miles

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,258 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,226 miles

Nearside Front mirror back

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 94,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front mirror back

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,260 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,212 miles

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,212 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,069 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall but not showing cord

front wiper blades torn at edges and starting to smear screen

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,069 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall but not showing cord

front wiper blades torn at edges and starting to smear screen

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,083 miles

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

exhaust back box outer skin corroded(not blowing)

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted/worn

rear washer inop?

Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,083 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

exhaust back box outer skin corroded(not blowing)

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted/worn

rear washer inop?

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded (not blowing)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated (split)

nearside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall has run flat damage

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 55,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,062 miles

as previous vt32 today

Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,062 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs & noise from n/s/r when reversing

Pass 21 Dec 2005 27,821 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 27,821 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar bushes cracking. (o/s worst )

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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AD52 BBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AD52 BBO, 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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AD52 BBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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