2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MA53 AEL
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 165,808 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
MA53 AEL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2021
- 165,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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 AEL Mileage History
- 16/09/200613,253 mi
- 18/09/200717,236 mi+3,983 mi
- 24/09/200820,932 mi+3,696 mi
- 24/09/200820,942 mi+10 mi
- 24/09/200924,482 mi+3,540 mi
- 20/09/201028,505 mi+4,023 mi
- 26/09/201138,983 mi+10,478 mi
- 26/09/201138,983 mi
- 01/10/201249,271 mi+10,288 mi
- 01/10/201249,271 mi
- 30/09/201363,880 mi+14,609 mi
- 15/09/201478,703 mi+14,823 mi
- 17/09/201478,708 mi+5 mi
- 28/09/201595,241 mi+16,533 mi
- 21/09/2016110,432 mi+15,191 mi
- 18/09/2017127,438 mi+17,006 mi
- 25/09/2017127,787 mi+349 mi
- 10/09/2018142,687 mi+14,900 mi
- 10/09/2018142,687 mi
- 26/09/2019155,911 mi+13,224 mi
- 26/09/2019155,911 mi
- 29/09/2020160,705 mi+4,794 mi
- 29/09/2020160,705 mi
- 23/09/2021165,808 mi+5,103 mi
- 23/09/2021165,808 mi
Average of roughly 10,157 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
MA53 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MA53 AEL) between September 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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