2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NY52 WEX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 98,784 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NY52 WEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 98,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NY52 WEX 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 (NY52 WEX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NY52 WEX Mileage History
- 21/10/202395,954 mi
- 25/10/202496,843 mi+889 mi
- 26/10/202496,843 mi
- 21/10/202598,784 mi+1,941 mi
- 22/10/202598,784 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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