2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CV52 DZN
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 127,978 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV52 DZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 127,978 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.
CV52 DZN 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 (CV52 DZN) between March 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CV52 DZN Mileage History
- 21/03/2022118,118 mi
- 29/03/2023121,726 mi+3,608 mi
- 29/03/2023121,726 mi
- 08/03/2024125,170 mi+3,444 mi
- 11/12/2025127,978 mi+2,808 mi
Average of roughly 2,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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