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VE52 KNL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 211,150 miles on the clock, averaging 13,394 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for VE52 KNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
13,394

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year13,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 KNL 49k90k130k171k211k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,150 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,144 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,138 miles
Since last MOT+22,364 miles
PASS
Mileage188,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,774 miles
Since last MOT+27,025 miles
PASS
Mileage161,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,749 miles
Since last MOT+21,468 miles
PASS
Mileage140,281 miles
Since last MOT+15,876 miles
PASS
Mileage124,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,405 miles
Since last MOT+13,908 miles
PASS
Mileage110,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage108,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage104,142 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,078 miles
Since last MOT+429 miles
PASS
Mileage103,649 miles
Since last MOT+13,882 miles
PASS
Mileage89,767 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage78,354 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,415 miles
PASS
Mileage68,847 miles
Since last MOT+19,002 miles
PASS
Mileage49,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,845 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage49,024 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

RegistrationVE52 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 KNL

What car is VE52 KNL?

VE52 KNL is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 KNL?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 KNL was 211,150 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 KNL passed its MOT?

VE52 KNL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2018.

Is VE52 KNL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 KNL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VE52 KNL?

VE52 KNL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.