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OV52 WEA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 128,608 miles on the clock, averaging 5,992 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 OV52 WEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,992

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 reading128,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,061
Average per year5,992
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 WEA 62k79k95k112k129k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage128,608 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage127,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage111,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,119 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage101,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
PASS
Mileage92,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage87,766 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage85,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage83,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage73,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage61,841 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

RegistrationOV52 WEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 WEA

What car is OV52 WEA?

OV52 WEA is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 WEA?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 WEA was 128,608 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 WEA passed its MOT?

OV52 WEA has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 Mar 2017.

Is OV52 WEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 WEA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV52 WEA?

OV52 WEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.