2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EF53 GRK
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 98,424 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF53 GRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 98,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF53 GRK 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 (EF53 GRK) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EF53 GRK Mileage History
- 24/01/202492,066 mi
- 23/01/202595,280 mi+3,214 mi
- 23/01/202595,282 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/202698,422 mi+3,140 mi
- 22/01/202698,424 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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