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AD52 BWY

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

188,265 mi
Last recorded188,265 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 188,265 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 188,265 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 103,801 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING INNER EDGES

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

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

REAR TYRES HAVE AGE CRACKS

Fail 21 Nov 2015 183,801 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING INNER EDGES

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

REAR TYRES HAVE AGE CRACKS

Pass 23 Oct 2014 178,664 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 178,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 173,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 173,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 163,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 1 Aug 2012 163,583 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Jun 2011 147,567 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 133,345 miles

O/S/F Seat Belt Slightly Frayed

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 133,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

1.o/s front seat belt fraying 2.engine management light on

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 123,268 miles

1) Drivers seat belt fraying on the edge.

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 123,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

1) Drivers seat belt fraying on the edge.

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 113,014 miles

o/s headlight bulb retainer poor

Fail 16 Jun 2008 113,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 103,026 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 103,026 miles

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

1) Engine warning light on ?. † †2) Drivers seat belt stating to fray.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,674 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 90,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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