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AP52 EFT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Norwich, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 85,326 miles on the clock, averaging 5,527 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 AP52 EFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,527

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

Below average
Latest reading85,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,677
Average per year5,527
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP52 EFT 15k33k50k68k85k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage79,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage75,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage71,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage65,804 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage60,696 miles
Since last MOT+12,922 miles
PASS
Mileage47,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage39,494 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage32,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage26,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage22,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage19,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage15,391 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

RegistrationAP52 EFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AP52 EFT

What car is AP52 EFT?

AP52 EFT is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP52 EFT?

The last recorded mileage for AP52 EFT was 85,326 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP52 EFT passed its MOT?

AP52 EFT has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is AP52 EFT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP52 EFT 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 AP52 EFT?

AP52 EFT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.