2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MM52 MLY
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 147,697 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM52 MLY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2022
- 147,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM52 MLY 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 (MM52 MLY) between December 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
MM52 MLY Mileage History
- 28/12/200531,563 mi
- 03/01/200742,259 mi+10,696 mi
- 31/07/200744,618 mi+2,359 mi
- 30/07/200850,431 mi+5,813 mi
- 30/07/200850,431 mi
- 23/07/200956,312 mi+5,881 mi
- 07/07/201062,429 mi+6,117 mi
- 21/07/201173,707 mi+11,278 mi
- 27/04/201280,269 mi+6,562 mi
- 08/05/201386,587 mi+6,318 mi
- 14/05/201386,597 mi+10 mi
- 22/04/201493,439 mi+6,842 mi
- 09/06/201493,503 mi+64 mi
- 09/06/201493,503 mi
- 22/05/201599,742 mi+6,239 mi
- 22/05/201599,742 mi
- 23/05/2016107,275 mi+7,533 mi
- 16/05/2017112,018 mi+4,743 mi
- 29/05/2018116,289 mi+4,271 mi
- 29/05/2018116,289 mi
- 15/06/2019120,763 mi+4,474 mi
- 26/05/2020126,933 mi+6,170 mi
- 09/06/2021135,005 mi+8,072 mi
- 28/05/2022147,697 mi+12,692 mi
- 28/05/2022147,697 mi
Average of roughly 7,075 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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