2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HW53 DYN
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 82,409 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
HW53 DYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 82,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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HW53 DYN Mileage History
- 04/12/202371,101 mi
- 18/11/202476,950 mi+5,849 mi
- 18/11/202476,950 mi
- 28/11/202582,407 mi+5,457 mi
- 28/11/202582,409 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW53 DYN 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 (HW53 DYN) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip m”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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