2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · PY53 DLV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 168,077 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PY53 DLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 168,077 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: Average
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PY53 DLV Mileage History
- 11/08/2023159,990 mi
- 15/10/2024164,339 mi+4,349 mi
- 28/10/2024164,339 mi
- 06/11/2025168,077 mi+3,738 mi
- 07/11/2025168,077 mi
Average of roughly 3,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY53 DLV 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 (PY53 DLV) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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