2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CV53 UGJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 111,289 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV53 UGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 111,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV53 UGJ 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 (CV53 UGJ) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CV53 UGJ Mileage History
- 09/10/2023103,346 mi
- 27/09/2024105,579 mi+2,233 mi
- 11/10/2024105,995 mi+416 mi
- 22/09/2025111,274 mi+5,279 mi
- 29/09/2025111,289 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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