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WM52 FLB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 165,829 miles on the clock, averaging 10,063 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 WM52 FLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,063

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,063
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM52 FLB 19k55k92k129k166k '06'20'14

Check WM52 FLB

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,829 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage158,980 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,589 miles
PASS
Mileage145,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
PASS
Mileage136,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,683 miles
PASS
Mileage125,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,872 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage116,723 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage107,530 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage99,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage89,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage79,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,765 miles
Since last MOT+11,116 miles
PASS
Mileage68,649 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,255 miles
Since last MOT+12,075 miles
PASS
Mileage43,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,180 miles
Since last MOT+12,740 miles
PASS
Mileage30,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,440 miles
Since last MOT+11,758 miles
PASS
Mileage18,682 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

RegistrationWM52 FLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WM52 FLB

What car is WM52 FLB?

WM52 FLB is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM52 FLB?

The last recorded mileage for WM52 FLB was 165,829 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM52 FLB passed its MOT?

WM52 FLB has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2020.

Is WM52 FLB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM52 FLB 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 WM52 FLB?

WM52 FLB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.