2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AD53 OLT
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 86,372 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD53 OLT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 86,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD53 OLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (AD53 OLT) between December 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”.
AD53 OLT Mileage History
- 11/12/200613,289 mi
- 19/11/200718,290 mi+5,001 mi
- 09/12/200824,390 mi+6,100 mi
- 04/12/200929,223 mi+4,833 mi
- 10/12/201033,053 mi+3,830 mi
- 02/12/201136,241 mi+3,188 mi
- 05/12/201238,956 mi+2,715 mi
- 05/12/201341,600 mi+2,644 mi
- 09/12/201444,714 mi+3,114 mi
- 17/02/201647,242 mi+2,528 mi
- 20/01/201748,685 mi+1,443 mi
- 05/02/201851,191 mi+2,506 mi
- 05/02/201851,191 mi
- 04/02/201954,198 mi+3,007 mi
- 27/08/202057,127 mi+2,929 mi
- 03/09/202057,139 mi+12 mi
- 17/08/202157,164 mi+25 mi
- 19/08/202261,614 mi+4,450 mi
- 25/08/202365,148 mi+3,534 mi
- 24/08/202467,404 mi+2,256 mi
- 13/08/202571,394 mi+3,990 mi
- 05/09/202571,651 mi+257 mi
- 05/09/202571,651 mi
- 27/10/202686,372 mi+14,721 mi
- 27/10/202686,372 mi
Average of roughly 3,677 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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