2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BD52 HFO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13/01/2003. Recorded mileage 75,041 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
BD52 HFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 75,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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BD52 HFO Mileage History
- 06/09/202255,090 mi
- 11/09/202356,517 mi+1,427 mi
- 10/09/202466,688 mi+10,171 mi
- 12/09/202466,694 mi+6 mi
- 02/09/202575,041 mi+8,347 mi
Average of roughly 6,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD52 HFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (BD52 HFO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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