2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NA53 DZD
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 85,410 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA53 DZD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2023
- 85,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA53 DZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (NA53 DZD) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing on side wall (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NA53 DZD Mileage History
- 27/05/202278,436 mi
- 06/06/202385,410 mi+6,974 mi
Average of roughly 6,788 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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