2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HD53 HFK
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 143,141 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD53 HFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2026
- 143,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD53 HFK 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 (HD53 HFK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HD53 HFK Mileage History
- 13/03/202494,953 mi
- 14/03/202494,953 mi
- 04/03/2025117,050 mi+22,097 mi
- 06/03/2025117,050 mi
- 13/03/2026143,141 mi+26,091 mi
Average of roughly 24,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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