2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AP53 DYX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 110,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
AP53 DYX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 110,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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AP53 DYX Mileage History
- 30/08/2022104,142 mi
- 31/08/2022104,144 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2023110,992 mi+6,848 mi
- 16/08/2023110,994 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,132 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AP53 DYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (AP53 DYX) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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 (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens pitted and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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