2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ53 FMM
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 169,787 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ53 FMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 169,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ53 FMM 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 (MJ53 FMM) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Macpherson strut fractured top bearing case fallen adrift (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder clip missing (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MJ53 FMM Mileage History
- 14/10/2021146,548 mi
- 10/11/2022163,567 mi+17,019 mi
- 11/11/2022163,614 mi+47 mi
- 21/11/2022163,627 mi+13 mi
- 20/11/2023169,787 mi+6,160 mi
Average of roughly 11,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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