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PF52 HWU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 103,480 miles on the clock, averaging 5,502 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 HWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,502

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,477
Average per year5,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 HWU 24k44k64k84k103k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,477 miles
PASS
Mileage95,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage92,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage88,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
PASS
Mileage77,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage73,536 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage70,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,690 miles
PASS
Mileage66,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage62,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage58,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,846 miles
Since last MOT+11,084 miles
PASS
Mileage47,762 miles
Since last MOT+14,715 miles
PASS
Mileage33,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
PASS
Mileage23,722 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 HWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PF52 HWU

What car is PF52 HWU?

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

What is the mileage of PF52 HWU?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 HWU was 103,480 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 HWU passed its MOT?

PF52 HWU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2020.

Is PF52 HWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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