2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LD53 BXU
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 203,753 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 BXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 203,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 BXU 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 (LD53 BXU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LD53 BXU Mileage History
- 09/08/2024195,934 mi
- 06/08/2025199,883 mi+3,949 mi
- 07/08/2025199,897 mi+14 mi
- 05/08/2026203,753 mi+3,856 mi
- 05/08/2026203,753 mi
Average of roughly 3,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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