2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MA53 EET
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 103,968 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 EET Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/12/2022
- 103,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 EET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MA53 EET) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MA53 EET Mileage History
- 06/12/2021100,645 mi
- 08/12/2021100,655 mi+10 mi
- 06/12/2022103,968 mi+3,313 mi
Average of roughly 3,326 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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