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
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/01/2026
- 109,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MM52 MKZ) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
MM52 MKZ Mileage History
- 21/06/202297,146 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 3,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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