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PF52 HLU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 155,752 miles on the clock, averaging 8,016 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 PF52 HLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,016

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,443
Average per year8,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 HLU 41k70k98k127k156k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,752 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage153,309 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage149,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage146,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage141,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage136,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage131,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage122,779 miles
Since last MOT+11,779 miles
PASS
Mileage111,000 miles
Since last MOT+11,501 miles
PASS
Mileage99,499 miles
Since last MOT+11,703 miles
PASS
Mileage87,796 miles
Since last MOT+11,426 miles
PASS
Mileage76,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,370 miles
Since last MOT+12,387 miles
PASS
Mileage63,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,720 miles
PASS
Mileage52,263 miles
Since last MOT+11,072 miles
PASS
Mileage41,191 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 HLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PF52 HLU

What car is PF52 HLU?

PF52 HLU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF52 HLU?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 HLU was 155,752 miles, recorded on 11 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 HLU passed its MOT?

PF52 HLU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2020.

Is PF52 HLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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