2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PE53 FAM
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 73,627 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 73,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 FAM 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 (PE53 FAM) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
PE53 FAM Mileage History
- 23/12/202171,851 mi
- 27/04/202372,789 mi+938 mi
- 28/04/202372,789 mi
- 24/04/202473,087 mi+298 mi
- 17/04/202573,627 mi+540 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 5 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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