2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YD53 ALO
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 77,307 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD53 ALO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 77,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD53 ALO 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 (YD53 ALO) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YD53 ALO Mileage History
- 15/11/202269,001 mi
- 10/11/202370,388 mi+1,387 mi
- 10/11/202370,389 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/202471,796 mi+1,407 mi
- 18/11/202577,307 mi+5,511 mi
Average of roughly 2,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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