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AD52 PHF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 118,257 miles on the clock, averaging 7,077 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 PHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,077

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,257 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,077
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD52 PHF 27k50k73k96k118k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,257 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage111,387 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage103,676 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage95,211 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage88,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage79,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage72,190 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,136 miles
Since last MOT+7,942 miles
PASS
Mileage64,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage56,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage47,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
PASS
Mileage41,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage35,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage27,461 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 PHF

What car is AD52 PHF?

AD52 PHF is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 PHF?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 PHF was 118,257 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 PHF passed its MOT?

AD52 PHF has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2018.

Is AD52 PHF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 PHF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD52 PHF?

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