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MW52 NWL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 133,717 miles on the clock, averaging 10,438 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MW52 NWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,438

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,217
Average per year10,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 NWL 4k37k69k101k134k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage128,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage121,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,268 miles
PASS
Mileage110,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage104,292 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,286 miles
Since last MOT+13,037 miles
PASS
Mileage91,249 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,233 miles
Since last MOT+14,207 miles
PASS
Mileage77,026 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage64,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,330 miles
PASS
Mileage51,971 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,969 miles
Since last MOT+15,136 miles
PASS
Mileage36,833 miles
Since last MOT+17,393 miles
PASS
Mileage19,440 miles
Since last MOT+14,302 miles
PASS
Mileage5,138 miles
Since last MOT+753 miles
PASS
Mileage4,385 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

RegistrationMW52 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 NWL

What car is MW52 NWL?

MW52 NWL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW52 NWL?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 NWL was 133,717 miles, recorded on 28 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 NWL passed its MOT?

MW52 NWL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2018.

Is MW52 NWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 NWL 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 MW52 NWL?

MW52 NWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.