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PO52 XOP

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 118,378 miles on the clock, averaging 4,906 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 PO52 XOP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,906

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

Low mileage
Latest reading118,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,862
Average per year4,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 XOP 18k43k68k93k118k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,862 miles
PASS
Mileage109,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage103,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage96,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage87,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage84,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage82,687 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage76,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage71,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage66,411 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,278 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage58,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,836 miles
PASS
Mileage49,869 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
PASS
Mileage41,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage35,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,127 miles
PASS
Mileage34,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage32,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage30,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage28,140 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage25,078 miles
Since last MOT+19,450 miles
PASS
Mileage5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage17,708 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 XOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 XOP

What car is PO52 XOP?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 XOP?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 XOP was 118,378 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 XOP passed its MOT?

PO52 XOP has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2026.

Is PO52 XOP ULEZ compliant?

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

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