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FD52 YNJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 64,224 miles on the clock, averaging 2,229 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 FD52 YNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,229

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year2,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 YNJ 19k31k42k53k64k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,224 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage63,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage58,294 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
PASS
Mileage58,015 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,000 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
PASS
Mileage57,713 miles
Since last MOT+491 miles
PASS
Mileage57,222 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,212 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
PASS
Mileage56,930 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage56,572 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,569 miles
Since last MOT+319 miles
PASS
Mileage56,250 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage55,679 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
PASS
Mileage54,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,856 miles
Since last MOT+991 miles
PASS
Mileage53,865 miles
Since last MOT+1,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,847 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage51,095 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
PASS
Mileage50,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage43,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage38,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,692 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage19,289 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

RegistrationFD52 YNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 YNJ

What car is FD52 YNJ?

FD52 YNJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD52 YNJ?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 YNJ was 64,224 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 YNJ passed its MOT?

FD52 YNJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.

Is FD52 YNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 YNJ 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 FD52 YNJ?

FD52 YNJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.