2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SV52 AFO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 137,228 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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SV52 AFO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2022
- 137,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV52 AFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SV52 AFO) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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