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FH52 YMX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 138,540 miles on the clock, averaging 8,208 miles per year, around 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 YMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,208

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year8,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH52 YMX 43k67k91k115k139k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,540 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,968 miles
PASS
Mileage128,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage120,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage113,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage107,185 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
PASS
Mileage97,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage91,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage86,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage83,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage71,777 miles
Since last MOT+15,642 miles
PASS
Mileage56,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,151 miles
PASS
Mileage42,984 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 YMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 YMX

What car is FH52 YMX?

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

What is the mileage of FH52 YMX?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 YMX was 138,540 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 YMX passed its MOT?

FH52 YMX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2017.

Is FH52 YMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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