2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SF53 CXR
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 35,882 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,882 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
SF53 CXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 35,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SF53 CXR Mileage History
- 06/10/202334,862 mi
- 09/10/202334,863 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/202435,722 mi+859 mi
- 23/10/202435,722 mi
- 30/10/202535,882 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SF53 CXR 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 (SF53 CXR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”.
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