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AD52 BNV

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,884 mi
Last recorded102,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,355 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 100,355 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,529 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,072 miles

Offside Rear on limit and cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear on limit and cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,312 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 88,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge should be replaced

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,029 miles

Centre Exhaust pipe corroded

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,182 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 64,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,891 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,582 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,869 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,772 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 1,781 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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AD52 BNV is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD52 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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