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VE52 LMY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 82,817 miles on the clock, averaging 5,749 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 VE52 LMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,749

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

Below average
Latest reading82,817 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,749
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE52 LMY 26k40k54k69k83k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,854 miles
PASS
Mileage67,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage62,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage58,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage52,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,912 miles
PASS
Mileage44,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,012 miles
PASS
Mileage32,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage25,728 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 LMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 LMY

What car is VE52 LMY?

VE52 LMY is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 LMY?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 LMY was 82,817 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 LMY passed its MOT?

VE52 LMY has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2015.

Is VE52 LMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 LMY 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 VE52 LMY?

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