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FH52 YMU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 78,656 miles on the clock, averaging 4,789 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 FH52 YMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,789

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 reading78,656 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,789
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH52 YMU 21k35k50k64k79k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,656 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage76,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage68,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage62,432 miles
Since last MOT+13,561 miles
PASS
Mileage48,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage43,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage34,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage30,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage26,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage20,910 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

RegistrationFH52 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FH52 YMU

What car is FH52 YMU?

FH52 YMU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH52 YMU?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 YMU was 78,656 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 YMU passed its MOT?

FH52 YMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2018.

Is FH52 YMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH52 YMU 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 FH52 YMU?

FH52 YMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.