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HD52 LXH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 95,738 miles on the clock, averaging 4,138 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 HD52 LXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,138

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 reading95,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year197
Average per year4,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD52 LXH 18k38k57k76k96k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,738 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
PASS
Mileage95,541 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage90,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage84,776 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage79,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage75,844 miles
Since last MOT+970 miles
PASS
Mileage74,874 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage73,984 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage72,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage67,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage62,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage58,483 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage57,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage53,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage47,550 miles
Since last MOT+9,427 miles
PASS
Mileage38,123 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage31,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage24,837 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage18,355 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

RegistrationHD52 LXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HD52 LXH

What car is HD52 LXH?

HD52 LXH is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD52 LXH?

The last recorded mileage for HD52 LXH was 95,738 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD52 LXH passed its MOT?

HD52 LXH has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2024.

Is HD52 LXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD52 LXH 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 HD52 LXH?

HD52 LXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.