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FM52 UJR

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 143,136 miles on the clock, averaging 6,684 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 FM52 UJR

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,684

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 reading143,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 UJR 63k83k103k123k143k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,136 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage138,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage137,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage129,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage117,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage112,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage107,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage102,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage96,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,791 miles
PASS
Mileage86,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,463 miles
PASS
Mileage74,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,160 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,722 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

RegistrationFM52 UJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 UJR

What car is FM52 UJR?

FM52 UJR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 UJR?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 UJR was 143,136 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 UJR passed its MOT?

FM52 UJR has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2018.

Is FM52 UJR ULEZ compliant?

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

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