2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB53 UWH
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 91,515 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB53 UWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 91,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SB53 UWH Mileage History
- 16/05/202385,309 mi
- 29/05/202489,038 mi+3,729 mi
- 31/05/202489,041 mi+3 mi
- 22/05/202591,514 mi+2,473 mi
- 23/05/202591,515 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 UWH 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 UWH) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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