2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MM52 MKZ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 109,882 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM52 MKZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/01/2026
- 109,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM52 MKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MM52 MKZ) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
MM52 MKZ Mileage History
- 11/01/200620,578 mi
- 31/01/200728,168 mi+7,590 mi
- 29/01/200836,016 mi+7,848 mi
- 31/01/200836,036 mi+20 mi
- 24/01/200941,457 mi+5,421 mi
- 01/02/201047,898 mi+6,441 mi
- 07/02/201151,284 mi+3,386 mi
- 06/03/201254,272 mi+2,988 mi
- 08/03/201254,272 mi
- 26/02/201357,966 mi+3,694 mi
- 25/02/201460,941 mi+2,975 mi
- 25/02/201460,941 mi
- 02/03/201564,471 mi+3,530 mi
- 01/03/201668,406 mi+3,935 mi
- 01/03/201668,406 mi
- 15/02/201772,836 mi+4,430 mi
- 15/02/201772,836 mi
- 27/02/201877,784 mi+4,948 mi
- 19/02/201983,629 mi+5,845 mi
- 20/02/202093,231 mi+9,602 mi
- 26/06/202196,980 mi+3,749 mi
- 21/06/202297,146 mi+166 mi
- 22/06/202297,146 mi
- 12/04/202498,000 mi+854 mi
- 06/02/2025100,450 mi+2,450 mi
- 03/01/2026109,882 mi+9,432 mi
Average of roughly 4,470 miles per year across 26 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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