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AD52 EGX

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,150 mi
Last recorded103,150 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,150 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 103,150 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,676 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 86,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,198 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,153 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,502 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,732 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 56,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ns wing mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,388 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,271 miles

Both Front wipers are smeering

Both rear tyres are suffering from saw tooth effect on the inner edges

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

O-S-R seat belt is twisted

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,271 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Air bag light on

Both Front wipers are smeering

Both rear tyres are suffering from saw tooth effect on the inner edges

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

High travel on the H- Brake lever

O-S-R seat belt is twisted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,073 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,920 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 EGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

AD52 EGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is AD52 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 EGX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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