2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YX53 TVP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,196 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX53 TVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 122,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX53 TVP 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 (YX53 TVP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YX53 TVP Mileage History
- 11/12/2023119,121 mi
- 10/12/2024120,823 mi+1,702 mi
- 10/12/2024120,823 mi
- 04/12/2025122,196 mi+1,373 mi
- 05/12/2025122,196 mi
Average of roughly 1,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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