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AD52 UBA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 176,006 miles on the clock, averaging 11,536 miles per year, above 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 UBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,536

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,173
Average per year11,536
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 UBA 33k69k105k140k176k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage176,006 miles
Since last MOT+21,173 miles
PASS
Mileage154,833 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,831 miles
Since last MOT+18,865 miles
PASS
Mileage135,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,966 miles
Since last MOT+24,307 miles
PASS
Mileage111,659 miles
Since last MOT+26,961 miles
PASS
Mileage84,698 miles
Since last MOT+10,948 miles
PASS
Mileage73,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage69,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage64,955 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage58,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage52,543 miles
Since last MOT+12,152 miles
PASS
Mileage40,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage33,302 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 UBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 UBA

What car is AD52 UBA?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 UBA?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 UBA was 176,006 miles, recorded on 31 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 UBA passed its MOT?

AD52 UBA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 31 May 2018.

Is AD52 UBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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