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AD52 BWC

2003 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 110,106 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,534 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 89,245 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION ON THE EXTERNAL SIDE WALLS, POOR AND CRAGGY APPEARANCE

Fail 1 May 2019 89,245 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION ON THE EXTERNAL SIDE WALLS, POOR AND CRAGGY APPEARANCE

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,493 miles

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

front pads wearing low and discs lipped

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front pads wearing low and discs lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,438 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 69,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,982 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 64,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,846 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,470 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 49,830 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 16 May 2011 47,736 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 42,311 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 22,122 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,835 miles

nearside front tyre just legal inner edge

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 BWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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