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AD52 BVY

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,418 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

both front to centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,088 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,279 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,272 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,711 miles

both front tyres earing thin

slight corrosion to exhaust rear box

slight distortion to front number plate

Fail 28 Dec 2011 53,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 53,167 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,839 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 22,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 19,463 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 BVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD52 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

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

Is AD52 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 BVY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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