2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EJ53 WMX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 96,761 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ53 WMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 96,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ53 WMX 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 (EJ53 WMX) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
EJ53 WMX Mileage History
- 09/03/202389,584 mi
- 05/04/202491,964 mi+2,380 mi
- 05/04/202491,964 mi
- 03/04/202594,405 mi+2,441 mi
- 24/04/202696,761 mi+2,356 mi
Average of roughly 2,295 miles per year across 5 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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