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EN52 ODB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 97,312 miles on the clock, averaging 6,607 miles per year, 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 EN52 ODB

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,607

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

Below average
Latest reading97,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,437
Average per year6,607
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN52 ODB 14k35k56k76k97k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage92,875 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,864 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage87,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage80,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage76,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage68,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,137 miles
Since last MOT+12,919 miles
PASS
Mileage55,218 miles
Since last MOT+13,639 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,579 miles
Since last MOT+20,246 miles
PASS
Mileage21,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage17,038 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage16,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage15,022 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage13,812 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

RegistrationEN52 ODB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EN52 ODB

What car is EN52 ODB?

EN52 ODB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN52 ODB?

The last recorded mileage for EN52 ODB was 97,312 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN52 ODB passed its MOT?

EN52 ODB has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2018.

Is EN52 ODB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN52 ODB 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 EN52 ODB?

EN52 ODB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.