2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · SB03 AEC
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 52,351 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
SB03 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 52,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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SB03 AEC Mileage History
- 10/11/202326,847 mi
- 14/11/202326,853 mi+6 mi
- 14/11/202440,793 mi+13,940 mi
- 10/11/202552,351 mi+11,558 mi
- 12/11/202552,351 mi
Average of roughly 12,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB03 AEC 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 (SB03 AEC) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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