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PF52 HXJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 25,240 miles on the clock, averaging 1,053 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 HXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
25,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,053

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 reading25,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year1,053
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PF52 HXJ 6k10k15k20k25k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage25,240 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,230 miles
Since last MOT+844 miles
PASS
Mileage24,386 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,370 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage23,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,125 miles
PASS
Mileage22,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage21,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,194 miles
Since last MOT+1,186 miles
PASS
Mileage20,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage18,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage17,641 miles
Since last MOT+768 miles
PASS
Mileage16,873 miles
Since last MOT+722 miles
PASS
Mileage16,151 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage14,416 miles
Since last MOT+1,242 miles
PASS
Mileage13,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,174 miles
Since last MOT+875 miles
PASS
Mileage12,299 miles
Since last MOT+807 miles
PASS
Mileage11,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage10,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage9,253 miles
Since last MOT+832 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage7,184 miles
Since last MOT+710 miles
PASS
Mileage6,474 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage5,517 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 HXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PF52 HXJ

What car is PF52 HXJ?

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

What is the mileage of PF52 HXJ?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 HXJ was 25,240 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 HXJ passed its MOT?

PF52 HXJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2024.

Is PF52 HXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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