2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MM53 FTA
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 95,558 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
MM53 FTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 95,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MM53 FTA Mileage History
- 05/09/202390,027 mi
- 06/09/202390,035 mi+8 mi
- 02/09/202493,321 mi+3,286 mi
- 07/10/202595,542 mi+2,221 mi
- 09/10/202595,558 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MM53 FTA 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 (MM53 FTA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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