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AD52 EHW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1400cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 91,381 miles on the clock, averaging 5,123 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 EHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,123

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year123
Average per year5,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 EHW 24k41k58k75k91k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,381 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
PASS
Mileage85,512 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage76,057 miles
Since last MOT+8,697 miles
PASS
Mileage67,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage57,801 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage50,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage47,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage43,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage39,969 miles
Since last MOT+595 miles
PASS
Mileage39,374 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage38,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage36,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage32,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage24,167 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 EHW

What car is AD52 EHW?

AD52 EHW is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 EHW?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 EHW was 91,381 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 EHW passed its MOT?

AD52 EHW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2019.

Is AD52 EHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 EHW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD52 EHW?

AD52 EHW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.