2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AD52 UHM
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 56,487 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD52 UHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 56,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD52 UHM 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 (AD52 UHM) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
AD52 UHM Mileage History
- 19/12/202246,008 mi
- 21/12/202350,653 mi+4,645 mi
- 28/12/202350,655 mi+2 mi
- 23/12/202452,584 mi+1,929 mi
- 27/01/202656,487 mi+3,903 mi
Average of roughly 3,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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