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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 99,783 miles on the clock, averaging 5,399 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 AO52 ZHM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,783 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | AO52 ZHM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AO52 ZHM
What car is AO52 ZHM?
AO52 ZHM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO52 ZHM?
The last recorded mileage for AO52 ZHM was 99,783 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO52 ZHM passed its MOT?
AO52 ZHM has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2021.
Is AO52 ZHM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 ZHM 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 ZHM?
AO52 ZHM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.