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PO52 XOM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 89,316 miles on the clock, averaging 6,853 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 PO52 XOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,316
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,853

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,316 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 XOM 25k41k57k73k89k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,643 miles
PASS
Mileage87,673 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,662 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage85,953 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage81,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage72,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage62,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage56,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage48,452 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage37,218 miles
Since last MOT+11,720 miles
PASS
Mileage25,498 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

RegistrationPO52 XOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 XOM

What car is PO52 XOM?

PO52 XOM is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PO52 XOM?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 XOM was 89,316 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 XOM passed its MOT?

PO52 XOM has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2015.

Is PO52 XOM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 XOM 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 PO52 XOM?

PO52 XOM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.