2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GV52 VLE
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 125,517 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV52 VLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 125,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV52 VLE 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 (GV52 VLE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
GV52 VLE Mileage History
- 28/09/2022106,475 mi
- 26/09/2023108,115 mi+1,640 mi
- 27/09/2024114,833 mi+6,718 mi
- 01/10/2024114,855 mi+22 mi
- 25/09/2025125,517 mi+10,662 mi
Average of roughly 6,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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