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YB52 WEW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 73,394 miles on the clock, averaging 3,750 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YB52 WEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,750

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year83
Average per year3,750
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB52 WEW 10k26k42k57k73k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,394 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,311 miles
Since last MOT+21,026 miles
PASS
Mileage52,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage47,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage40,475 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,060 miles
PASS
Mileage39,412 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage37,899 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage36,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage34,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage29,698 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage27,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage24,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage21,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage18,422 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage14,775 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage12,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,729 miles
PASS
Mileage9,685 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YB52 WEW

What car is YB52 WEW?

YB52 WEW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB52 WEW?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 WEW was 73,394 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 WEW passed its MOT?

YB52 WEW has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2023.

Is YB52 WEW ULEZ compliant?

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

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