2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · NG53 AKP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 174,682 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG53 AKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 174,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG53 AKP 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 (NG53 AKP) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
NG53 AKP Mileage History
- 17/09/2022165,077 mi
- 28/09/2023170,480 mi+5,403 mi
- 04/10/2023170,538 mi+58 mi
- 30/09/2024174,682 mi+4,144 mi
- 30/09/2024174,682 mi
Average of roughly 4,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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