2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL53 NBO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 115,552 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 NBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 115,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 NBO 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 (SL53 NBO) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Braking system leaking Servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))”.
SL53 NBO Mileage History
- 08/07/2024113,395 mi
- 08/07/2025115,290 mi+1,895 mi
- 09/09/2025115,294 mi+4 mi
- 12/05/2026115,552 mi+258 mi
- 13/05/2026115,552 mi
Average of roughly 1,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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