2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BD52 AWM
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 85,280 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD52 AWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 85,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD52 AWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (BD52 AWM) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split ”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BD52 AWM Mileage History
- 13/06/202379,276 mi
- 22/06/202480,723 mi+1,447 mi
- 24/06/202480,723 mi
- 16/06/202584,996 mi+4,273 mi
- 25/06/202585,280 mi+284 mi
Average of roughly 2,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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