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AD52 RFO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 121,191 miles on the clock, averaging 8,725 miles per year, around 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 RFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,725

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,191 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 RFO 19k45k70k96k121k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,191 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage116,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage111,587 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,581 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
PASS
Mileage111,321 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,311 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,511 miles
Since last MOT+16,614 miles
PASS
Mileage92,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,897 miles
Since last MOT+28,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,454 miles
Since last MOT+20,378 miles
PASS
Mileage44,076 miles
Since last MOT+15,295 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,781 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage19,070 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 RFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 RFO

What car is AD52 RFO?

AD52 RFO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 RFO?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 RFO was 121,191 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 RFO passed its MOT?

AD52 RFO has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2017.

Is AD52 RFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 RFO 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 RFO?

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