2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MA53 EEB
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 76,405 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 EEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 76,405 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.
MA53 EEB 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 (MA53 EEB) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MA53 EEB Mileage History
- 10/08/202372,139 mi
- 07/08/202474,692 mi+2,553 mi
- 15/08/202474,717 mi+25 mi
- 12/08/202576,404 mi+1,687 mi
- 12/08/202576,405 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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