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AD52 UPK

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 67,037 miles on the clock, averaging 3,371 miles per year, well 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 UPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,371

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

Low mileage
Latest reading67,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 UPK 29k39k48k58k67k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,037 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage65,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,209 miles
PASS
Mileage63,996 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,974 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
PASS
Mileage63,652 miles
Since last MOT+776 miles
PASS
Mileage62,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage60,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage57,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,200 miles
PASS
Mileage55,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage51,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,965 miles
PASS
Mileage48,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage44,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage38,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage29,114 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 UPK
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 UPK

What car is AD52 UPK?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 UPK?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 UPK was 67,037 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 UPK passed its MOT?

AD52 UPK has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2017.

Is AD52 UPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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