CarVerify

Free Car Check

5027 MG

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,539 mi
Last recorded67,539 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration5027 MG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 67,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 67,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 65,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 63,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 61,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 58,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,612 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 50,105 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 33,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 33,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 28,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 23,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,480 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven & low in places

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

5027 MG is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 64,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5027 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5027 MG?

You can check the full history of 5027 MG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 5027 MG registered?

5027 MG is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is 5027 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5027 MG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5027 MG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 5027 MG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.