2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC52 EBV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 83,809 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC52 EBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 83,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC52 EBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SC52 EBV) between August 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked and perished (”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SC52 EBV Mileage History
- 30/08/202381,327 mi
- 15/08/202483,278 mi+1,951 mi
- 05/09/202483,809 mi+531 mi
Average of roughly 2,438 miles per year across 3 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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