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AF52 HBK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 100,582 miles on the clock, averaging 5,676 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 AF52 HBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,525
Average per year5,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 HBK 25k44k63k82k101k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage98,057 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage94,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage91,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage88,742 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage85,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage82,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage79,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage76,679 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage72,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,961 miles
PASS
Mileage61,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,489 miles
PASS
Mileage49,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,253 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
PASS
Mileage38,238 miles
Since last MOT+13,084 miles
PASS
Mileage25,154 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

RegistrationAF52 HBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 HBK

What car is AF52 HBK?

AF52 HBK is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF52 HBK?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 HBK was 100,582 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 HBK passed its MOT?

AF52 HBK has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2019.

Is AF52 HBK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 HBK 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 AF52 HBK?

AF52 HBK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.