2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AE53 HRZ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 123,999 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE53 HRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 123,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AE53 HRZ Mileage History
- 23/05/2023113,419 mi
- 09/07/2024120,076 mi+6,657 mi
- 09/07/2024120,078 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/2025123,999 mi+3,921 mi
- 17/10/2025123,999 mi
Average of roughly 4,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE53 HRZ 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 (AE53 HRZ) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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