2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MA53 HLV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 38,007 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 HLV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 38,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 HLV 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 HLV) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”.
MA53 HLV Mileage History
- 13/09/20068,460 mi
- 13/09/20068,460 mi
- 19/09/200711,268 mi+2,808 mi
- 23/09/200814,425 mi+3,157 mi
- 16/09/200917,087 mi+2,662 mi
- 24/09/201020,128 mi+3,041 mi
- 27/09/201020,139 mi+11 mi
- 20/09/201122,085 mi+1,946 mi
- 19/09/201224,490 mi+2,405 mi
- 16/09/201326,534 mi+2,044 mi
- 17/09/201326,550 mi+16 mi
- 09/09/201428,201 mi+1,651 mi
- 09/09/201428,201 mi
- 21/09/201529,900 mi+1,699 mi
- 30/09/201631,361 mi+1,461 mi
- 14/09/201732,390 mi+1,029 mi
- 10/09/201834,046 mi+1,656 mi
- 11/09/201935,641 mi+1,595 mi
- 02/09/202036,125 mi+484 mi
- 02/09/202036,125 mi
- 15/09/202136,260 mi+135 mi
- 09/09/202236,706 mi+446 mi
- 14/09/202337,095 mi+389 mi
- 10/09/202437,505 mi+410 mi
- 14/10/202538,007 mi+502 mi
Average of roughly 1,548 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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