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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 147,662 miles on the clock, averaging 8,987 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 OE52 UOV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,662 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,608 |
| Average per year | 8,987 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | OE52 UOV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OE52 UOV
What car is OE52 UOV?
OE52 UOV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OE52 UOV?
The last recorded mileage for OE52 UOV was 147,662 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE52 UOV passed its MOT?
OE52 UOV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2020.
Is OE52 UOV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 UOV 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 UOV?
OE52 UOV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.