2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC03 MLF
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 63,743 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC03 MLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2025
- 63,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC03 MLF 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 (SC03 MLF) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed burning blue smoke out the back of exhaust possible oil (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SC03 MLF Mileage History
- 10/03/202359,519 mi
- 11/03/202359,519 mi
- 12/03/202461,693 mi+2,174 mi
- 12/03/202461,693 mi
- 10/03/202563,743 mi+2,050 mi
Average of roughly 2,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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