2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CE53 ABZ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 162,201 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
CE53 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 162,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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CE53 ABZ Mileage History
- 20/08/2025155,653 mi
- 27/08/2025155,666 mi+13 mi
- 04/09/2025155,707 mi+41 mi
- 22/09/2026162,198 mi+6,491 mi
- 23/09/2026162,201 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE53 ABZ 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 (CE53 ABZ) between August 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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