2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · SF53 OWW
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 183,977 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF53 OWW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2015
- 183,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF53 OWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SF53 OWW) between August 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2015 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 (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
SF53 OWW Mileage History
- 29/08/200689,157 mi
- 29/08/200689,157 mi
- 20/08/2007116,276 mi+27,119 mi
- 26/02/2009131,292 mi+15,016 mi
- 02/03/2009131,367 mi+75 mi
- 04/03/2010139,386 mi+8,019 mi
- 04/03/2010139,388 mi+2 mi
- 18/04/2011148,897 mi+9,509 mi
- 16/05/2012159,139 mi+10,242 mi
- 06/06/2013167,866 mi+8,727 mi
- 30/05/201417,561 mi-150,305 mi
- 27/07/2015183,977 mi+166,416 mi
Average of roughly 10,643 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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