2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL53 DXJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 83,905 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 DXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 83,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 DXJ 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 DXJ) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. back rest does not allow access to rear sea”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”.
GL53 DXJ Mileage History
- 12/01/202478,797 mi
- 09/01/202581,597 mi+2,800 mi
- 10/01/202581,597 mi
- 08/01/202683,846 mi+2,249 mi
- 06/07/202683,905 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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