Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 156,433 miles on the clock, averaging 7,905 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 MVW
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 156,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,198 |
| Average per year | 7,905 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PF52 MVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PF52 MVW
What car is PF52 MVW?
PF52 MVW is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF52 MVW?
The last recorded mileage for PF52 MVW was 156,433 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF52 MVW passed its MOT?
PF52 MVW has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 25 Apr 2018.
Is PF52 MVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF52 MVW 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 MVW?
PF52 MVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.