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BT52 VPO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 97,760 miles on the clock, averaging 4,580 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 BT52 VPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,760
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,580

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,760 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT52 VPO 26k44k62k80k98k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage94,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,097 miles
Since last MOT+1,984 miles
PASS
Mileage92,113 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage89,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage84,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage78,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage72,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage67,953 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage60,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage54,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage49,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
PASS
Mileage44,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage39,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage33,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage26,378 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

RegistrationBT52 VPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BT52 VPO

What car is BT52 VPO?

BT52 VPO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT52 VPO?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 VPO was 97,760 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 VPO passed its MOT?

BT52 VPO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2022.

Is BT52 VPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 VPO 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 BT52 VPO?

BT52 VPO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.