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AD52 ULJ

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 109,307 miles on the clock, averaging 5,738 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 ULJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,738

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 reading109,307 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 ULJ 25k46k67k88k109k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,307 miles
Since last MOT+17,157 miles
PASS
Mileage92,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage89,053 miles
Since last MOT+946 miles
PASS
Mileage88,107 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage86,143 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage79,155 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage72,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage66,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage60,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,244 miles
PASS
Mileage54,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage47,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage41,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage35,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage31,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage24,515 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 ULJ
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 ULJ

What car is AD52 ULJ?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 ULJ?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 ULJ was 109,307 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 ULJ passed its MOT?

AD52 ULJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is AD52 ULJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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