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ET52 OPL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 107,002 miles on the clock, averaging 6,015 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 OPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,015

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

Below average
Latest reading107,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,388
Average per year6,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 OPL 28k48k68k87k107k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage107,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage96,614 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage94,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage90,313 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage85,867 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage81,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage77,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage70,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage66,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage61,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage53,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,983 miles
Since last MOT+9,398 miles
PASS
Mileage44,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage35,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage28,184 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,007 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 OPL
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 OPL

What car is ET52 OPL?

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

What is the mileage of ET52 OPL?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 OPL was 107,002 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 OPL passed its MOT?

ET52 OPL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 25 Mar 2019.

Is ET52 OPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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