2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CW53 AED
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 165,898 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bangor
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,898 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
CW53 AED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 165,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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CW53 AED Mileage History
- 26/11/2024158,008 mi
- 06/12/2024158,020 mi+12 mi
- 27/11/2025165,804 mi+7,784 mi
- 23/12/2025165,867 mi+63 mi
- 09/01/2026165,898 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 7,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CW53 AED 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 (CW53 AED) between November 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions unable to be completed vehicle getting very hot and cooling fan not operating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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