2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YM52 MUP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 105,262 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM52 MUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 105,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM52 MUP 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 (YM52 MUP) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YM52 MUP Mileage History
- 25/05/2023102,399 mi
- 25/05/2023102,399 mi
- 04/05/2024103,835 mi+1,436 mi
- 06/05/2024103,839 mi+4 mi
- 24/05/2025105,262 mi+1,423 mi
Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 5 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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