2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RA52 LWN
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 116,390 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA52 LWN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2023
- 116,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA52 LWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (RA52 LWN) between December 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RA52 LWN Mileage History
- 01/12/200617,590 mi
- 26/11/200721,139 mi+3,549 mi
- 10/11/200824,078 mi+2,939 mi
- 02/11/200926,019 mi+1,941 mi
- 15/10/201027,986 mi+1,967 mi
- 03/10/201130,476 mi+2,490 mi
- 02/11/201232,208 mi+1,732 mi
- 04/11/201332,314 mi+106 mi
- 08/11/201332,321 mi+7 mi
- 30/10/201443,173 mi+10,852 mi
- 14/10/201559,600 mi+16,427 mi
- 16/10/201559,609 mi+9 mi
- 09/11/201674,626 mi+15,017 mi
- 10/11/201688,472 mi+13,846 mi
- 01/11/201785,723 mi-2,749 mi
- 03/11/201785,723 mi
- 07/11/201892,728 mi+7,005 mi
- 08/11/201892,734 mi+6 mi
- 30/10/201999,256 mi+6,522 mi
- 02/11/2020105,823 mi+6,567 mi
- 03/11/2020105,823 mi
- 18/10/2021112,452 mi+6,629 mi
- 19/10/2021112,453 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2022114,544 mi+2,091 mi
- 13/11/2023116,390 mi+1,846 mi
Average of roughly 5,829 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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