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AD52 EGF

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 105,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Both tyre sidewalls heavily perished.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,963 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,963 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,908 miles

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

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,998 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,998 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,640 miles

rear seat not fitted at time of test.

tyres under inflated.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 40,640 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat not fitted at time of test.

tyres under inflated.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,657 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 EGF is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

AD52 EGF is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is AD52 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 EGF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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