2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RA53 ABO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 127,291 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RA53 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 127,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RA53 ABO Mileage History
- 27/07/2024106,950 mi
- 27/07/2024106,950 mi
- 26/07/2025116,471 mi+9,521 mi
- 28/07/2025116,491 mi+20 mi
- 31/07/2026127,291 mi+10,800 mi
Average of roughly 10,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA53 ABO 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 (RA53 ABO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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