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WM52 GHA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 95,477 miles on the clock, averaging 4,497 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 WM52 GHA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,477
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
4,497

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

Low mileage
Latest reading95,477 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year4,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM52 GHA 6k28k51k73k95k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,477 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage86,220 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,217 miles
Since last MOT+9,799 miles
PASS
Mileage76,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage72,818 miles
Since last MOT+10,909 miles
PASS
Mileage61,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,909 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage60,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,222 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
PASS
Mileage59,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,977 miles
PASS
Mileage56,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage54,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage49,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage45,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage42,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage39,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,105 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage35,650 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage31,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage24,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage19,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage15,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage11,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage5,752 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 GHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WM52 GHA

What car is WM52 GHA?

WM52 GHA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM52 GHA?

The last recorded mileage for WM52 GHA was 95,477 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM52 GHA passed its MOT?

WM52 GHA has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is WM52 GHA ULEZ compliant?

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

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