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ET52 OPC

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 60,298 miles on the clock, averaging 4,597 miles per year, well 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 OPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year890
Average per year4,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 OPC 19k29k39k50k60k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage60,298 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage59,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage55,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage48,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage41,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage36,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage30,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage24,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage20,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage18,504 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 OPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ET52 OPC

What car is ET52 OPC?

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

What is the mileage of ET52 OPC?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 OPC was 60,298 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 OPC passed its MOT?

ET52 OPC has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 10 Apr 2015.

Is ET52 OPC ULEZ compliant?

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

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