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FM52 BMV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 1390cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 141,811 miles on the clock, averaging 6,895 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 BMV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
6,895

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,811 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 BMV 4k38k73k107k142k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,811 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage133,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage124,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,903 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,062 miles
PASS
Mileage113,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,752 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage101,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage94,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage91,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,353 miles
PASS
Mileage81,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,384 miles
Since last MOT+13,407 miles
PASS
Mileage67,977 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage55,227 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage45,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage41,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage36,323 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
PASS
Mileage36,301 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
PASS
Mileage34,853 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
PASS
Mileage34,724 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,693 miles
Since last MOT+16,665 miles
PASS
Mileage18,028 miles
Since last MOT+13,100 miles
PASS
Mileage4,928 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
PASS
Mileage4,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,017 miles
PASS
Mileage3,798 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 BMV

What car is FM52 BMV?

FM52 BMV is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 BMV?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 BMV was 141,811 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 BMV passed its MOT?

FM52 BMV has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is FM52 BMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 BMV 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 FM52 BMV?

FM52 BMV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.