2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · SB53 UNY
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 120,911 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB53 UNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 120,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SB53 UNY Mileage History
- 25/11/2023104,192 mi
- 04/12/2024111,532 mi+7,340 mi
- 04/12/2024111,532 mi
- 14/05/2026120,884 mi+9,352 mi
- 19/05/2026120,911 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 6,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 UNY 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 UNY) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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