2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC52 HDG
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 75,471 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC52 HDG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/11/2021
- 75,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC52 HDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SC52 HDG) between April 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SC52 HDG Mileage History
- 10/04/200618,159 mi
- 11/04/200721,824 mi+3,665 mi
- 19/03/200824,805 mi+2,981 mi
- 31/03/200824,989 mi+184 mi
- 11/03/200928,101 mi+3,112 mi
- 23/03/200928,312 mi+211 mi
- 06/04/201032,033 mi+3,721 mi
- 06/04/201032,035 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/201135,695 mi+3,660 mi
- 11/05/201240,057 mi+4,362 mi
- 11/05/201240,057 mi
- 10/05/201344,010 mi+3,953 mi
- 10/05/201448,101 mi+4,091 mi
- 16/05/201555,526 mi+7,425 mi
- 18/05/201555,528 mi+2 mi
- 24/05/201660,253 mi+4,725 mi
- 24/05/201660,253 mi
- 22/05/201764,851 mi+4,598 mi
- 23/05/201764,853 mi+2 mi
- 18/05/201867,239 mi+2,386 mi
- 18/05/201867,240 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/201969,701 mi+2,461 mi
- 22/05/201969,703 mi+2 mi
- 23/11/202072,823 mi+3,120 mi
- 24/11/202072,824 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/202175,471 mi+2,647 mi
Average of roughly 3,673 miles per year across 26 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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