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AP52 FBL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 119,428 miles on the clock, averaging 5,884 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 FBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,884

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,428 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,884
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP52 FBL 18k44k69k94k119k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,428 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,427 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage111,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,074 miles
Since last MOT+22,386 miles
PASS
Mileage88,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage86,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,671 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
PASS
Mileage85,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage80,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,668 miles
PASS
Mileage76,940 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage75,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage70,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage64,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage61,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage57,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage53,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,922 miles
PASS
Mileage47,576 miles
Since last MOT+12,492 miles
PASS
Mileage35,084 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage26,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage23,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage18,256 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 FBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AP52 FBL

What car is AP52 FBL?

AP52 FBL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP52 FBL?

The last recorded mileage for AP52 FBL was 119,428 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP52 FBL passed its MOT?

AP52 FBL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2023.

Is AP52 FBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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