2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SB52 XXZ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 199,519 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB52 XXZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2013
- 199,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB52 XXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SB52 XXZ) between February 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
SB52 XXZ Mileage History
- 23/02/200616,676 mi
- 23/02/200616,676 mi
- 02/02/200740,228 mi+23,552 mi
- 08/02/200872,397 mi+32,169 mi
- 08/02/200872,401 mi+4 mi
- 21/02/2009105,089 mi+32,688 mi
- 01/03/2010132,481 mi+27,392 mi
- 03/03/2010132,481 mi
- 24/02/2011153,905 mi+21,424 mi
- 24/02/2011153,905 mi
- 15/02/2012176,196 mi+22,291 mi
- 15/02/2012176,196 mi
- 28/02/2013199,517 mi+23,321 mi
- 01/03/2013199,519 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 26,054 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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