2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO53 OSK
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23/12/2003. Recorded mileage 95,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,144 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
SO53 OSK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2024
- 95,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO53 OSK Mileage History
- 22/12/200617,809 mi
- 22/12/200617,809 mi
- 31/12/200722,504 mi+4,695 mi
- 29/12/200826,551 mi+4,047 mi
- 29/12/200826,551 mi
- 11/12/200929,725 mi+3,174 mi
- 17/12/201033,044 mi+3,319 mi
- 12/12/201136,302 mi+3,258 mi
- 13/12/201136,302 mi
- 10/12/201239,541 mi+3,239 mi
- 09/12/201342,879 mi+3,338 mi
- 09/12/201445,897 mi+3,018 mi
- 04/12/201549,281 mi+3,384 mi
- 15/12/201651,063 mi+1,782 mi
- 15/12/201651,063 mi
- 13/12/201751,855 mi+792 mi
- 13/12/201751,855 mi
- 14/12/201852,512 mi+657 mi
- 14/12/201852,512 mi
- 30/12/201952,778 mi+266 mi
- 05/01/202157,470 mi+4,692 mi
- 22/12/202167,709 mi+10,239 mi
- 22/12/202167,709 mi
- 21/12/202272,219 mi+4,510 mi
- 28/12/202272,254 mi+35 mi
- 02/01/202480,659 mi+8,405 mi
- 06/01/202480,876 mi+217 mi
- 23/12/202495,117 mi+14,241 mi
- 27/12/202495,144 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 4,293 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
SO53 OSK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SO53 OSK) between December 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 27 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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