2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DY53 DHD
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 99,253 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
DY53 DHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 99,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DY53 DHD Mileage History
- 23/11/202393,329 mi
- 28/10/202496,634 mi+3,305 mi
- 08/11/202496,640 mi+6 mi
- 19/11/202599,253 mi+2,613 mi
- 19/11/202599,253 mi
Average of roughly 2,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY53 DHD 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 (DY53 DHD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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