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ST52 AXR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 89,983 miles on the clock, averaging 5,101 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 ST52 AXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,983
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,101

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

Below average
Latest reading89,983 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST52 AXR 29k44k60k75k90k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage85,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage81,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage75,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage70,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage64,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage59,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage53,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage47,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,772 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage44,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage41,201 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
PASS
Mileage40,913 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,817 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage30,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage29,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,120 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

RegistrationST52 AXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ST52 AXR

What car is ST52 AXR?

ST52 AXR is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST52 AXR?

The last recorded mileage for ST52 AXR was 89,983 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST52 AXR passed its MOT?

ST52 AXR has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2017.

Is ST52 AXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST52 AXR 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 ST52 AXR?

ST52 AXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.