2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · LC53 ORA
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 128,041 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 ORA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 128,041 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.
LC53 ORA 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 (LC53 ORA) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LC53 ORA Mileage History
- 20/11/2023110,936 mi
- 21/11/2023110,936 mi
- 22/11/2024119,293 mi+8,357 mi
- 29/11/2024119,295 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2026128,041 mi+8,746 mi
Average of roughly 7,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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