The road tax status for AP53 BWO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AP53 BWO?

The MOT for AP53 BWO is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of AP53 BWO?

The recorded mileage for AP53 BWO is 162,403 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AP53 BWO ULEZ compliant?

No, AP53 BWO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AP53 BWO

AP53 BWO

2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18/12/2003. Recorded mileage 162,403 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2003 · Norwich
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/08/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 162,403 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 06/08/2024

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Mileage: 162,403 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1198cc

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AP53 BWO Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2023
162,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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AP53 BWO Mileage History

15/07/2022155,322 mi
20/07/2022155,325 mi+3 mi
11/07/2023162,397 mi+7,072 mi
08/08/2023162,403 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 6,652 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

AP53 BWO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 12:01

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (AP53 BWO) between July 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 August 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.

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