2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AU53 VOP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 110,657 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU53 VOP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 110,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU53 VOP 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 (AU53 VOP) between November 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AU53 VOP Mileage History
- 09/11/2021107,807 mi
- 20/09/2022110,657 mi+2,850 mi
- 20/09/2022110,657 mi
Average of roughly 3,305 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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