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ET52 OPG

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 105,333 miles on the clock, averaging 6,688 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 OPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,333
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,688

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 reading105,333 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,087
Average per year6,688
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET52 OPG 23k44k64k85k105k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage105,333 miles
Since last MOT+11,087 miles
PASS
Mileage94,246 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage88,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage83,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage77,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage72,128 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage66,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage58,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage52,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage46,311 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage39,302 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage30,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,178 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage23,089 miles
PASS

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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 OPG
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 OPG

What car is ET52 OPG?

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

What is the mileage of ET52 OPG?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 OPG was 105,333 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 OPG passed its MOT?

ET52 OPG has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 23 May 2019.

Is ET52 OPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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