2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MF53 LBV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 103,641 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LBV Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 103,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MF53 LBV) between September 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
MF53 LBV Mileage History
- 20/09/200622,779 mi
- 26/09/200726,024 mi+3,245 mi
- 30/08/200829,593 mi+3,569 mi
- 11/08/200931,645 mi+2,052 mi
- 31/08/201035,091 mi+3,446 mi
- 30/08/201143,644 mi+8,553 mi
- 30/08/201143,644 mi
- 25/08/201250,299 mi+6,655 mi
- 13/08/201354,590 mi+4,291 mi
- 21/08/201354,590 mi
- 29/09/201463,909 mi+9,319 mi
- 29/09/201463,909 mi
- 23/04/201567,628 mi+3,719 mi
- 24/04/201567,628 mi
- 08/04/201671,257 mi+3,629 mi
- 08/04/201671,257 mi
- 11/04/201774,391 mi+3,134 mi
- 11/04/201774,391 mi
- 27/03/201877,251 mi+2,860 mi
- 13/11/201882,372 mi+5,121 mi
- 13/11/201882,372 mi
- 11/11/201984,968 mi+2,596 mi
- 11/11/201984,968 mi
- 25/11/202086,460 mi+1,492 mi
- 25/11/202086,460 mi
- 25/09/202187,768 mi+1,308 mi
- 01/12/202291,154 mi+3,386 mi
- 01/12/202291,158 mi+4 mi
- 14/11/202394,952 mi+3,794 mi
- 17/11/202394,953 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2024101,360 mi+6,407 mi
- 13/12/2024101,369 mi+9 mi
- 12/12/2025103,641 mi+2,272 mi
- 12/12/2025103,641 mi
Average of roughly 4,205 miles per year across 34 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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