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BL52 UJG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 97,898 miles on the clock, averaging 4,386 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 UJG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,386

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,386
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 UJG 11k33k54k76k98k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,898 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage94,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage90,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage86,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,606 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
PASS
Mileage86,568 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
PASS
Mileage86,427 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage83,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage72,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage58,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage54,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
PASS
Mileage53,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage51,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage48,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage43,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage39,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage33,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage26,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage18,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage10,985 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 UJG

What car is BL52 UJG?

BL52 UJG is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 UJG?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 UJG was 97,898 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 UJG passed its MOT?

BL52 UJG has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is BL52 UJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 UJG 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 BL52 UJG?

BL52 UJG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.