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EF52 CDK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 99,938 miles on the clock, averaging 9,282 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EF52 CDK

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,282

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading99,938 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF52 CDK 33k50k67k83k100k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage96,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage92,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage88,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,837 miles
Since last MOT+20,793 miles
PASS
Mileage62,044 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,043 miles
Since last MOT+19,128 miles
PASS
Mileage42,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage33,302 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

RegistrationEF52 CDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EF52 CDK

What car is EF52 CDK?

EF52 CDK is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF52 CDK?

The last recorded mileage for EF52 CDK was 99,938 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF52 CDK passed its MOT?

EF52 CDK has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2013.

Is EF52 CDK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF52 CDK 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 EF52 CDK?

EF52 CDK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.