2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · AF53 YFD
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 139,254 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 YFD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/09/2023
- 139,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 YFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (AF53 YFD) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
AF53 YFD Mileage History
- 21/09/2022137,798 mi
- 21/09/2022137,798 mi
- 20/09/2023139,254 mi+1,456 mi
Average of roughly 1,460 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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