2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FD52 XTV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 125,212 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FD52 XTV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2022
- 125,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FD52 XTV Mileage History
- 13/10/2021116,705 mi
- 05/10/2022125,212 mi+8,507 mi
Average of roughly 8,702 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
FD52 XTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (FD52 XTV) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brake performance not tested due to n/s/f tyre. (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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