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ET52 CFA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 115,051 miles on the clock, averaging 7,675 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for ET52 CFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,675

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,142
Average per year7,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 CFA 23k46k69k92k115k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage111,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,306 miles
PASS
Mileage108,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage104,755 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage100,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,036 miles
PASS
Mileage90,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,784 miles
Since last MOT+13,351 miles
PASS
Mileage77,433 miles
Since last MOT+19,305 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,128 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
PASS
Mileage58,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage52,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage45,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage37,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage22,637 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

RegistrationET52 CFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ET52 CFA

What car is ET52 CFA?

ET52 CFA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET52 CFA?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 CFA was 115,051 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 CFA passed its MOT?

ET52 CFA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2018.

Is ET52 CFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET52 CFA 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 ET52 CFA?

ET52 CFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.