2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NG52 MGJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 103,850 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG52 MGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 103,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG52 MGJ 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 (NG52 MGJ) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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 (23 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NG52 MGJ Mileage History
- 08/07/202498,310 mi
- 26/06/2025101,426 mi+3,116 mi
- 16/07/2025101,428 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/2026103,848 mi+2,420 mi
- 27/08/2026103,850 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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