2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FG53 ACJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 146,081 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 ACJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 146,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (FG53 ACJ) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits .80 (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.”; “Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5”.
FG53 ACJ Mileage History
- 04/11/2021136,735 mi
- 16/11/2021137,190 mi+455 mi
- 09/08/2024146,071 mi+8,881 mi
- 03/09/2024146,081 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,303 miles per year across 4 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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