2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC53 PZM
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16/12/2003. Recorded mileage 104,667 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
SC53 PZM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
- 104,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SC53 PZM Mileage History
- 19/12/200620,982 mi
- 18/12/200729,375 mi+8,393 mi
- 17/12/200832,757 mi+3,382 mi
- 12/12/200938,000 mi+5,243 mi
- 07/12/201041,737 mi+3,737 mi
- 07/12/201148,109 mi+6,372 mi
- 09/12/201148,112 mi+3 mi
- 28/11/201254,388 mi+6,276 mi
- 16/12/201360,898 mi+6,510 mi
- 01/12/201467,528 mi+6,630 mi
- 01/12/201467,530 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/201677,387 mi+9,857 mi
- 06/09/201677,393 mi+6 mi
- 22/08/201783,026 mi+5,633 mi
- 22/08/201783,029 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/201890,969 mi+7,940 mi
- 05/09/201890,970 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/202099,119 mi+8,149 mi
- 20/02/202099,119 mi
- 12/02/2021100,765 mi+1,646 mi
- 15/02/2021100,765 mi
- 24/02/2022104,667 mi+3,902 mi
Average of roughly 5,512 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
SC53 PZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SC53 PZM) between December 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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