Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 144,645 miles on the clock, averaging 8,389 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for WP52 HLW
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 144,645 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,389 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | WP52 HLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WP — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About WP52 HLW
What car is WP52 HLW?
WP52 HLW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WP52 HLW?
The last recorded mileage for WP52 HLW was 144,645 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WP52 HLW passed its MOT?
WP52 HLW has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2018.
Is WP52 HLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP52 HLW 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 WP52 HLW?
WP52 HLW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.