Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 128,069 miles on the clock, averaging 7,469 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 ML52 RFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,069 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,469 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML52 RFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ML52 RFO
What car is ML52 RFO?
ML52 RFO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML52 RFO?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 RFO was 128,069 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 RFO passed its MOT?
ML52 RFO has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2017.
Is ML52 RFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 RFO 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 ML52 RFO?
ML52 RFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.