2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · OV52 YLE
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 133,474 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 YLE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 133,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 YLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (OV52 YLE) between January 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
OV52 YLE Mileage History
- 26/01/200622,137 mi
- 19/02/200728,939 mi+6,802 mi
- 18/02/200837,067 mi+8,128 mi
- 19/02/200837,067 mi
- 19/02/200943,830 mi+6,763 mi
- 20/02/200943,830 mi
- 01/03/201050,419 mi+6,589 mi
- 01/03/201050,419 mi
- 24/02/201157,776 mi+7,357 mi
- 29/02/201264,700 mi+6,924 mi
- 28/02/201371,344 mi+6,644 mi
- 01/03/201477,813 mi+6,469 mi
- 01/03/201477,813 mi
- 26/06/201585,204 mi+7,391 mi
- 22/06/201688,229 mi+3,025 mi
- 23/06/201688,229 mi
- 21/06/201790,257 mi+2,028 mi
- 21/06/201790,257 mi
- 03/05/201891,476 mi+1,219 mi
- 23/04/201997,079 mi+5,603 mi
- 23/04/201997,088 mi+9 mi
- 23/10/2020110,864 mi+13,776 mi
- 26/10/2020110,880 mi+16 mi
- 14/10/2021116,548 mi+5,668 mi
- 21/10/2021116,551 mi+3 mi
- 29/09/2022124,424 mi+7,873 mi
- 03/10/2022124,492 mi+68 mi
- 13/10/2023133,474 mi+8,982 mi
Average of roughly 6,287 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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