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PF52 HWT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 124,548 miles on the clock, averaging 5,944 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 PF52 HWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,944

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 reading124,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,669
Average per year5,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 HWT 34k57k79k102k125k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage117,879 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage109,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage100,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage96,804 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage92,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage87,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage82,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,976 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage78,288 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage73,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage68,732 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage63,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage53,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage45,657 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage34,408 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 HWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PF52 HWT

What car is PF52 HWT?

PF52 HWT is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF52 HWT?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 HWT was 124,548 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 HWT passed its MOT?

PF52 HWT has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2021.

Is PF52 HWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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