2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DG53 TYK
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 97,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/01/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
DG53 TYK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2015
- 97,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DG53 TYK Mileage History
- 20/11/200621,753 mi
- 06/12/200730,571 mi+8,818 mi
- 02/12/2008375,798 mi+345,227 mi
- 16/12/200942,533 mi-333,265 mi
- 16/12/200942,533 mi
- 08/09/201046,980 mi+4,447 mi
- 17/09/201155,456 mi+8,476 mi
- 17/09/201155,456 mi
- 04/10/201267,574 mi+12,118 mi
- 08/10/201267,644 mi+70 mi
- 01/11/201376,816 mi+9,172 mi
- 05/11/201484,469 mi+7,653 mi
- 05/11/201484,469 mi
- 04/11/201595,856 mi+11,387 mi
- 10/11/201597,173 mi+1,317 mi
Average of roughly 8,406 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DG53 TYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (DG53 TYK) between November 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog ans s”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fo”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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