Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF53 PVN

AF53 PVN

2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02/09/2003. Recorded mileage 135,058 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2003 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 27/03/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
135,058 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/03/2024
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1198cc

AF53 PVN Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2024
  • 135,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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AF53 PVN Mileage History

  1. 06/09/200628,159 mi
  2. 31/08/200736,394 mi+8,235 mi
  3. 07/08/200845,022 mi+8,628 mi
  4. 07/08/200845,022 mi
  5. 17/08/200956,722 mi+11,700 mi
  6. 16/09/201067,621 mi+10,899 mi
  7. 16/09/201067,621 mi
  8. 12/09/201177,334 mi+9,713 mi
  9. 13/09/201177,357 mi+23 mi
  10. 01/09/201286,457 mi+9,100 mi
  11. 07/09/201397,097 mi+10,640 mi
  12. 07/09/201397,097 mi
  13. 08/09/2014102,296 mi+5,199 mi
  14. 21/08/2015106,360 mi+4,064 mi
  15. 21/08/2015106,360 mi
  16. 14/10/2016107,458 mi+1,098 mi
  17. 18/10/2016107,497 mi+39 mi
  18. 17/10/2017114,971 mi+7,474 mi
  19. 17/10/2017114,971 mi
  20. 28/09/2018124,335 mi+9,364 mi
  21. 08/10/2018124,342 mi+7 mi
  22. 11/10/2019130,033 mi+5,691 mi
  23. 11/10/2019130,033 mi
  24. 09/10/2020131,331 mi+1,298 mi
  25. 12/10/2020131,348 mi+17 mi
  26. 13/10/2021132,348 mi+1,000 mi
  27. 13/10/2021132,349 mi+1 mi
  28. 10/10/2022133,411 mi+1,062 mi
  29. 28/03/2023133,415 mi+4 mi
  30. 28/03/2023133,415 mi
  31. 12/03/2024135,058 mi+1,643 mi

Average of roughly 6,104 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

AF53 PVN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 21:41
MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (AF53 PVN) between September 2006 and March 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 12 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 60 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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