2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SC03 XMJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 63,210 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC03 XMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 63,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC03 XMJ 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 XMJ) between August 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”.
SC03 XMJ Mileage History
- 02/08/202361,852 mi
- 23/08/202361,843 mi-9 mi
- 26/08/202361,882 mi+39 mi
- 26/08/202463,123 mi+1,241 mi
- 28/03/202563,210 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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