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ET52 JLO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 124,107 miles on the clock, averaging 5,319 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 ET52 JLO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,107
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,319

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,107 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,575
Average per year5,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 JLO 18k44k71k98k124k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,107 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage122,532 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage121,374 miles
Since last MOT+950 miles
PASS
Mileage120,424 miles
Since last MOT+480 miles
PASS
Mileage119,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage117,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage111,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage105,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage102,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage99,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage94,900 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage90,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage85,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage82,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage79,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,464 miles
PASS
Mileage72,390 miles
Since last MOT+14,124 miles
PASS
Mileage58,266 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,265 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage48,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage41,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,700 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage30,883 miles
Since last MOT+13,043 miles
PASS
Mileage17,840 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 JLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ET52 JLO

What car is ET52 JLO?

ET52 JLO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET52 JLO?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 JLO was 124,107 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 JLO passed its MOT?

ET52 JLO has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2026.

Is ET52 JLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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