2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · CV53 CWZ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 115,125 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CV53 CWZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 115,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CV53 CWZ Mileage History
- 02/09/200626,796 mi
- 12/07/200736,371 mi+9,575 mi
- 25/09/200839,850 mi+3,479 mi
- 25/09/200942,116 mi+2,266 mi
- 23/09/201044,181 mi+2,065 mi
- 22/09/201145,898 mi+1,717 mi
- 26/09/201247,681 mi+1,783 mi
- 26/09/201349,064 mi+1,383 mi
- 28/09/201349,064 mi
- 29/09/201450,739 mi+1,675 mi
- 02/10/201551,872 mi+1,133 mi
- 29/09/201652,813 mi+941 mi
- 29/09/201754,803 mi+1,990 mi
- 24/09/201864,205 mi+9,402 mi
- 25/09/201864,205 mi
- 24/09/201972,661 mi+8,456 mi
- 24/09/201972,661 mi
- 30/09/202079,319 mi+6,658 mi
- 27/09/202186,262 mi+6,943 mi
- 27/09/202186,262 mi
- 30/09/202295,932 mi+9,670 mi
- 29/10/2024110,708 mi+14,776 mi
- 29/10/2024110,708 mi
- 05/11/2025115,104 mi+4,396 mi
- 05/02/2026115,125 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 4,546 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
CV53 CWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (CV53 CWZ) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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