2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CX53 VPL
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 111,128 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX53 VPL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 111,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX53 VPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (CX53 VPL) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
CX53 VPL Mileage History
- 19/08/2022111,128 mi
- 31/08/2022111,128 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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