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EO52 TXZ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 94,654 miles on the clock, averaging 6,755 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 EO52 TXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,755

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 reading94,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 TXZ 18k37k56k76k95k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,654 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,336 miles
PASS
Mileage82,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage72,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage69,209 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage59,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,289 miles
PASS
Mileage52,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage47,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage40,319 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage35,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage27,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage24,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage18,147 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

RegistrationEO52 TXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 TXZ

What car is EO52 TXZ?

EO52 TXZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO52 TXZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 TXZ was 94,654 miles, recorded on 2 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 TXZ passed its MOT?

EO52 TXZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2017.

Is EO52 TXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO52 TXZ 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 EO52 TXZ?

EO52 TXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.