2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HD53 BYU
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 132,453 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HD53 BYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2022
- 132,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HD53 BYU Mileage History
- 12/11/2021129,758 mi
- 22/11/2021129,782 mi+24 mi
- 14/11/2022132,445 mi+2,663 mi
- 16/11/2022132,453 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,668 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HD53 BYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (HD53 BYU) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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