2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL53 CKC
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 108,119 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 CKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 108,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL53 CKC Mileage History
- 17/08/2022103,595 mi
- 18/08/2023105,408 mi+1,813 mi
- 29/08/2023105,443 mi+35 mi
- 02/09/2024106,500 mi+1,057 mi
- 15/10/2025108,119 mi+1,619 mi
Average of roughly 1,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 CKC 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 (GL53 CKC) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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