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YB52 VYM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 85,475 miles on the clock, averaging 6,307 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 YB52 VYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,307

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,475 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB52 VYM 41k52k63k74k85k '07'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,475 miles
Since last MOT+12,115 miles
PASS
Mileage73,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage64,375 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,326 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage57,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage53,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage49,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage46,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage41,459 miles
PASS

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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

RegistrationYB52 VYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YB52 VYM

What car is YB52 VYM?

YB52 VYM is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB52 VYM?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 VYM was 85,475 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 VYM passed its MOT?

YB52 VYM has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2014.

Is YB52 VYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB52 VYM 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 YB52 VYM?

YB52 VYM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.