2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FB53 FFN
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26/11/2003. Recorded mileage 194,919 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
FB53 FFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2025
- 194,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FB53 FFN Mileage History
- 12/10/2023180,953 mi
- 20/10/2023180,986 mi+33 mi
- 26/09/2024187,646 mi+6,660 mi
- 26/09/2024187,646 mi
- 13/10/2025194,919 mi+7,273 mi
Average of roughly 6,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FB53 FFN 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 (FB53 FFN) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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