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AD52 EGC

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,144 mi
Last recorded90,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,144 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,999 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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 80,999 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,517 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 80,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,156 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,187 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,436 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,722 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,165 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,165 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing

n/s/f tyre 2mm on edge

Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,490 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,490 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,371 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 27,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,264 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 EGC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

AD52 EGC is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AD52 EGC safe to buy?

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