2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SY53 YHB
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 87,402 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY53 YHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY53 YHB 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 (SY53 YHB) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY53 YHB Mileage History
- 19/08/202282,853 mi
- 29/08/202387,399 mi+4,546 mi
- 29/08/202387,402 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,429 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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