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AD52 BNL

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 110,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake indicater light on

n/s front wing damage

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,667 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,977 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,642 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 84,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Left hand mirror loose at base

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 74,635 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 74,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,729 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 62,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 52,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,625 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,996 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,338 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 26,338 miles

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

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

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 BNL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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