2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL53 FGF
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 71,874 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 FGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 71,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GL53 FGF Mileage History
- 16/10/202368,699 mi
- 16/10/202368,699 mi
- 15/10/202470,356 mi+1,657 mi
- 21/10/202470,358 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/202571,874 mi+1,516 mi
Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 FGF 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 FGF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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