2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · SP03 XTL
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 117,298 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP03 XTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2023
- 117,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP03 XTL 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 (SP03 XTL) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2023 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: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SP03 XTL Mileage History
- 26/10/2021107,306 mi
- 01/11/2021107,306 mi
- 27/10/2022113,056 mi+5,750 mi
- 26/10/2023117,296 mi+4,240 mi
- 31/10/2023117,298 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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