2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YE53 YLF
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 104,667 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 YLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2023
- 104,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 YLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (YE53 YLF) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YE53 YLF Mileage History
- 11/04/202296,517 mi
- 11/04/202296,518 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/2023104,667 mi+8,149 mi
- 14/06/2023104,667 mi
Average of roughly 6,936 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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