Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 91,396 miles on the clock, averaging 6,468 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 OPD
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,396 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,468 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET52 OPD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ET52 OPD
What car is ET52 OPD?
ET52 OPD is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of ET52 OPD?
The last recorded mileage for ET52 OPD was 91,396 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET52 OPD passed its MOT?
ET52 OPD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2017.
Is ET52 OPD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET52 OPD 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 OPD?
ET52 OPD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.