2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MA53 AAO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 62,678 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/12/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1200cc
MA53 AAO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2015
- 62,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MA53 AAO Mileage History
- 15/09/200629,539 mi
- 12/09/200737,144 mi+7,605 mi
- 04/01/200837,640 mi+496 mi
- 08/01/200942,437 mi+4,797 mi
- 08/01/200942,437 mi
- 26/01/201047,183 mi+4,746 mi
- 07/03/201150,473 mi+3,290 mi
- 24/03/201252,342 mi+1,869 mi
- 12/08/201355,527 mi+3,185 mi
- 13/09/201355,771 mi+244 mi
- 01/09/201459,264 mi+3,493 mi
- 02/09/201459,272 mi+8 mi
- 19/08/201562,676 mi+3,404 mi
- 20/08/201562,678 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,712 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
MA53 AAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MA53 AAO) between September 2006 and August 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”.
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