2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB53 EXP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11/11/2003. Recorded mileage 166,103 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
SB53 EXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 166,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SB53 EXP Mileage History
- 14/07/2023141,834 mi
- 14/07/2023141,834 mi
- 09/09/2024158,049 mi+16,215 mi
- 28/10/2025166,095 mi+8,046 mi
- 30/10/2025166,103 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 EXP 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 (SB53 EXP) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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