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PF52 BNO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 78,893 miles on the clock, averaging 3,724 miles per year, well 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 PF52 BNO

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,724

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,728
Average per year3,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 BNO 15k31k47k63k79k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,893 miles
Since last MOT+13,728 miles
PASS
Mileage65,165 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage56,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage53,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage46,773 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage40,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage37,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage32,942 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage30,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage29,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage27,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,954 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage26,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage23,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage21,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage19,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage17,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage15,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage14,726 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

RegistrationPF52 BNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PF52 BNO

What car is PF52 BNO?

PF52 BNO is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF52 BNO?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 BNO was 78,893 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 BNO passed its MOT?

PF52 BNO has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2023.

Is PF52 BNO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF52 BNO 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 PF52 BNO?

PF52 BNO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.