2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF53 AFJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 121,768 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
AF53 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 121,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AF53 AFJ Mileage History
- 12/10/2022110,879 mi
- 05/10/2023117,974 mi+7,095 mi
- 02/11/2024121,519 mi+3,545 mi
- 02/02/2026121,766 mi+247 mi
- 02/02/2026121,768 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF53 AFJ 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 (AF53 AFJ) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))”; “Front Brake disc contaminated both sides (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
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