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AO52 ZHK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Yellow Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourYellow
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 1200cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 85,319 miles on the clock, averaging 3,121 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 AO52 ZHK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,121

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 reading85,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,748
Average per year3,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO52 ZHK 25k40k55k70k85k '07'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage82,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage77,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage74,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage70,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,801 miles
PASS
Mileage65,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage61,560 miles
Since last MOT+778 miles
PASS
Mileage60,782 miles
Since last MOT+727 miles
PASS
Mileage60,055 miles
Since last MOT+697 miles
PASS
Mileage59,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage58,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
PASS
Mileage56,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage54,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage50,066 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage48,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage46,832 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage41,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage40,472 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage32,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage24,778 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

RegistrationAO52 ZHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 ZHK

What car is AO52 ZHK?

AO52 ZHK is an yellow Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO52 ZHK?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 ZHK was 85,319 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 ZHK passed its MOT?

AO52 ZHK has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.

Is AO52 ZHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 ZHK 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 AO52 ZHK?

AO52 ZHK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.