2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · OV53 HLO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 143,686 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV53 HLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 143,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV53 HLO Mileage History
- 19/05/2023131,237 mi
- 15/05/2024136,660 mi+5,423 mi
- 17/05/2024136,660 mi
- 12/05/2025143,362 mi+6,702 mi
- 16/05/2025143,686 mi+324 mi
Average of roughly 6,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV53 HLO 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 (OV53 HLO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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