Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 145,556 miles on the clock, averaging 9,710 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 USL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,556 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,212 |
| Average per year | 9,710 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AD52 USL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AD52 USL
What car is AD52 USL?
AD52 USL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD52 USL?
The last recorded mileage for AD52 USL was 145,556 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD52 USL passed its MOT?
AD52 USL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2018.
Is AD52 USL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 USL 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 USL?
AD52 USL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.