2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DV52 VYL
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 81,814 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV52 VYL Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 81,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV52 VYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (DV52 VYL) between December 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing Lock-pin for castle nut missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)”.
DV52 VYL Mileage History
- 16/12/200611,986 mi
- 15/12/200719,320 mi+7,334 mi
- 13/12/200825,349 mi+6,029 mi
- 31/12/200929,453 mi+4,104 mi
- 21/12/201032,377 mi+2,924 mi
- 28/12/201135,205 mi+2,828 mi
- 22/12/201238,092 mi+2,887 mi
- 13/12/201341,796 mi+3,704 mi
- 20/12/201445,321 mi+3,525 mi
- 23/12/201430,464 mi-14,857 mi
- 28/12/201549,291 mi+18,827 mi
- 28/12/201651,276 mi+1,985 mi
- 28/12/201651,276 mi
- 09/12/201753,545 mi+2,269 mi
- 20/12/201855,587 mi+2,042 mi
- 20/12/201855,587 mi
- 21/12/201958,374 mi+2,787 mi
- 23/12/202060,538 mi+2,164 mi
- 23/12/202060,538 mi
- 30/12/202160,980 mi+442 mi
- 30/12/202160,980 mi
- 15/09/202364,374 mi+3,394 mi
- 15/09/202364,374 mi
- 19/08/202470,177 mi+5,803 mi
- 19/08/202470,177 mi
- 22/08/202578,190 mi+8,013 mi
- 22/08/202578,190 mi
- 15/09/202681,814 mi+3,624 mi
- 15/09/202681,814 mi
Average of roughly 3,536 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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