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OE52 LZR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 58,765 miles on the clock, averaging 5,542 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 OE52 LZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,542

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

Below average
Latest reading58,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,240
Average per year5,542
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OE52 LZR 3k17k31k45k59k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage53,525 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,972 miles
PASS
Mileage45,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage39,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage30,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage27,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage23,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage16,437 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage8,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage2,691 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

RegistrationOE52 LZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 LZR

What car is OE52 LZR?

OE52 LZR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OE52 LZR?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 LZR was 58,765 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 LZR passed its MOT?

OE52 LZR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2016.

Is OE52 LZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 LZR 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 OE52 LZR?

OE52 LZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.