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DV52 VZC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 55,158 miles on the clock, averaging 2,995 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 DV52 VZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
2,995

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 reading55,158 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV52 VZC 13k23k34k45k55k '06'20'16

Check DV52 VZC

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,158 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage49,710 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage44,529 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage40,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage38,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage35,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage32,602 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage29,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage27,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,747 miles
PASS
Mileage24,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage21,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage19,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage16,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage14,113 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage12,555 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

RegistrationDV52 VZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DV52 VZC

What car is DV52 VZC?

DV52 VZC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DV52 VZC?

The last recorded mileage for DV52 VZC was 55,158 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV52 VZC passed its MOT?

DV52 VZC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2020.

Is DV52 VZC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV52 VZC 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 DV52 VZC?

DV52 VZC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.