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BL52 YLX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourWhite
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 97,087 miles on the clock, averaging 8,083 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 YLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,087
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,083

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,087 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,312
Average per year8,083
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL52 YLX 19k39k58k78k97k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,312 miles
PASS
Mileage87,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage83,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage77,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage69,873 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage53,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage49,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,749 miles
PASS
Mileage34,686 miles
Since last MOT+15,455 miles
PASS
Mileage19,231 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

RegistrationBL52 YLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 YLX

What car is BL52 YLX?

BL52 YLX is a white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 YLX?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 YLX was 97,087 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 YLX passed its MOT?

BL52 YLX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2015.

Is BL52 YLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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