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AD52 TXE

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 121,709 miles on the clock, averaging 8,193 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 TXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,193

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,709 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,335
Average per year8,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 TXE 23k48k73k97k122k '06'18'12

Check AD52 TXE

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage118,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,786 miles
PASS
Mileage112,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage107,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage103,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage97,664 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage88,535 miles
Since last MOT+9,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage70,410 miles
Since last MOT+10,144 miles
PASS
Mileage60,266 miles
Since last MOT+13,995 miles
PASS
Mileage46,271 miles
Since last MOT+13,365 miles
PASS
Mileage32,906 miles
Since last MOT+9,604 miles
PASS
Mileage23,302 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 TXE
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 TXE

What car is AD52 TXE?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 TXE?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 TXE was 121,709 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 TXE passed its MOT?

AD52 TXE has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Jan 2018.

Is AD52 TXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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