2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · BP53 FGK
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 189,935 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP53 FGK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2020
- 189,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP53 FGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (BP53 FGK) between December 2006 and December 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
BP53 FGK Mileage History
- 18/12/200643,569 mi
- 10/01/200851,965 mi+8,396 mi
- 03/01/200963,030 mi+11,065 mi
- 05/09/200969,441 mi+6,411 mi
- 07/09/200969,441 mi
- 20/09/201081,811 mi+12,370 mi
- 21/09/201081,811 mi
- 13/09/201193,697 mi+11,886 mi
- 13/09/2012107,012 mi+13,315 mi
- 14/09/2012107,083 mi+71 mi
- 11/09/2013118,779 mi+11,696 mi
- 11/09/2013118,779 mi
- 08/09/2014131,625 mi+12,846 mi
- 08/09/2014131,625 mi
- 27/10/2015144,278 mi+12,653 mi
- 21/10/2017161,185 mi+16,907 mi
- 25/10/2018166,720 mi+5,535 mi
- 29/10/2018166,743 mi+23 mi
- 30/10/2019176,873 mi+10,130 mi
- 01/11/2019176,917 mi+44 mi
- 17/12/2020189,874 mi+12,957 mi
- 18/12/2020189,935 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 10,454 miles per year across 22 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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