2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC03 SCV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 109,430 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC03 SCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 109,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC03 SCV 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 SCV) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SC03 SCV Mileage History
- 30/04/2025104,375 mi
- 19/05/2025104,380 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/2025104,380 mi
- 14/05/2026109,424 mi+5,044 mi
- 15/05/2026109,430 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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