2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YB03 TWL
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 173,728 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB03 TWL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2022
- 173,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB03 TWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (YB03 TWL) between November 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2022 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bothsides inner sills front to rear (”; “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
YB03 TWL Mileage History
- 08/11/2022173,720 mi
- 19/12/2022173,721 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/2022173,728 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 70 miles per year across 3 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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