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BD52 HFO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 75,041 miles on the clock, averaging 3,388 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 BD52 HFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,388

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

Low mileage
Latest reading75,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,347
Average per year3,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD52 HFO 11k27k43k59k75k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,347 miles
PASS
Mileage66,694 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage56,517 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage55,090 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage53,792 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage53,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,242 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage52,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,018 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage51,084 miles
Since last MOT+737 miles
PASS
Mileage50,347 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
PASS
Mileage49,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage48,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage47,195 miles
Since last MOT+969 miles
PASS
Mileage46,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,137 miles
PASS
Mileage45,089 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage43,912 miles
Since last MOT+835 miles
PASS
Mileage43,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,075 miles
PASS
Mileage42,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,342 miles
PASS
Mileage31,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage22,107 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,762 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
PASS
Mileage10,716 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

RegistrationBD52 HFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BD52 HFO

What car is BD52 HFO?

BD52 HFO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD52 HFO?

The last recorded mileage for BD52 HFO was 75,041 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD52 HFO passed its MOT?

BD52 HFO has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is BD52 HFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD52 HFO 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 BD52 HFO?

BD52 HFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.