2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VO53 AWV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 100,114 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO53 AWV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2021
- 100,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO53 AWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (VO53 AWV) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not seated correctly (5.3.1 ”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
VO53 AWV Mileage History
- 24/11/2021100,108 mi
- 24/11/2021100,114 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,529 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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