2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AE53 VGU
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07/11/2003. Recorded mileage 69,380 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
AE53 VGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 69,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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AE53 VGU Mileage History
- 29/09/202162,538 mi
- 14/11/202265,148 mi+2,610 mi
- 29/11/202369,326 mi+4,178 mi
- 16/04/202569,379 mi+53 mi
- 06/05/202569,380 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE53 VGU 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 VGU) between September 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
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