2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BF53 DUY
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,889 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF53 DUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 122,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF53 DUY 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 (BF53 DUY) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
BF53 DUY Mileage History
- 30/11/2023113,296 mi
- 02/12/2024117,932 mi+4,636 mi
- 03/12/2024117,934 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2025122,889 mi+4,955 mi
- 19/11/2025122,889 mi
Average of roughly 4,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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