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ET52 OPK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 90,300 miles on the clock, averaging 4,822 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 OPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,822

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,272
Average per year4,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 OPK 13k32k52k71k90k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,300 miles
Since last MOT+16,272 miles
PASS
Mileage74,028 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,988 miles
Since last MOT+14,902 miles
PASS
Mileage59,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage53,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage50,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,222 miles
PASS
Mileage44,623 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage38,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage36,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage33,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage28,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage23,167 miles
Since last MOT+687 miles
PASS
Mileage22,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage20,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage17,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage15,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage13,132 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 OPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ET52 OPK

What car is ET52 OPK?

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

What is the mileage of ET52 OPK?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 OPK was 90,300 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 OPK passed its MOT?

ET52 OPK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2022.

Is ET52 OPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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