2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BT53 LNF
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 83,172 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT53 LNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 83,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BT53 LNF Mileage History
- 16/02/202270,945 mi
- 16/02/202270,945 mi
- 17/03/202379,376 mi+8,431 mi
- 29/03/202379,377 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/202483,172 mi+3,795 mi
Average of roughly 5,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT53 LNF 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 (BT53 LNF) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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