2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FG53 CTX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/10/2003. Recorded mileage 218,909 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,909 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
FG53 CTX Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2023
- 218,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FG53 CTX Mileage History
- 15/08/200645,127 mi
- 30/05/200763,065 mi+17,938 mi
- 07/06/200763,065 mi
- 14/06/200881,559 mi+18,494 mi
- 16/06/200881,571 mi+12 mi
- 12/06/2009105,108 mi+23,537 mi
- 11/05/2010114,092 mi+8,984 mi
- 31/03/2011128,474 mi+14,382 mi
- 22/03/2012138,871 mi+10,397 mi
- 22/03/2012138,871 mi
- 13/02/2013144,527 mi+5,656 mi
- 13/02/2013144,527 mi
- 03/02/2014151,273 mi+6,746 mi
- 05/02/2014151,283 mi+10 mi
- 13/02/2015159,153 mi+7,870 mi
- 13/02/2015159,153 mi
- 10/02/2016165,424 mi+6,271 mi
- 16/02/2016165,550 mi+126 mi
- 17/02/2017171,861 mi+6,311 mi
- 14/02/2018180,048 mi+8,187 mi
- 15/02/2018180,048 mi
- 19/02/2019188,231 mi+8,183 mi
- 21/02/2019188,232 mi+1 mi
- 18/02/2020194,887 mi+6,655 mi
- 19/02/2020194,887 mi
- 15/02/2021203,109 mi+8,222 mi
- 18/02/2022211,011 mi+7,902 mi
- 25/02/2022211,020 mi+9 mi
- 03/02/2023218,902 mi+7,882 mi
- 10/02/2023218,909 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,539 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
FG53 CTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (FG53 CTX) between August 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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