2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BD53 UPM
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 81,403 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD53 UPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 81,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BD53 UPM Mileage History
- 02/04/202471,105 mi
- 17/01/202574,794 mi+3,689 mi
- 22/01/202574,831 mi+37 mi
- 13/01/202681,398 mi+6,567 mi
- 14/01/202681,403 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD53 UPM 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 (BD53 UPM) between April 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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