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AD52 BVX

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,379 mi
Last recorded59,379 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,379 miles

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

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

exshaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,168 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb blown (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

front brake pads getting down

top brake light not working

Fail 18 Feb 2016 46,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

front brake pads getting down

top brake light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,996 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 37,891 miles

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

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

brake light high viz not working

Pass 8 Nov 2013 25,746 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 25,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 18,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,338 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear brake balance reading high

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,947 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,263 miles

n/s front tyre worn low inner and outer edge

rear brake balance reading high

Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre worn low inner and outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2008 12,036 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

n/s front tyre worn low inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 10,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 8,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 6,585 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 BVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BVX, 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 AD52 BVX registered?

AD52 BVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AD52 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 BVX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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