2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR53 OYK
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 143,681 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR53 OYK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 143,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 OYK 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 (LR53 OYK) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LR53 OYK Mileage History
- 13/07/2022135,361 mi
- 13/12/2023138,683 mi+3,322 mi
- 21/03/2025143,681 mi+4,998 mi
- 21/03/2025143,681 mi
Average of roughly 3,094 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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