Vehicle summary
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 1198cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 118,099 miles on the clock, averaging 5,481 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 RBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,099 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,481 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AD52 RBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AD52 RBU
What car is AD52 RBU?
AD52 RBU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD52 RBU?
The last recorded mileage for AD52 RBU was 118,099 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD52 RBU passed its MOT?
AD52 RBU has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2023.
Is AD52 RBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 RBU 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 RBU?
AD52 RBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.