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YB52 XYH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 120,197 miles on the clock, averaging 5,384 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 XYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,384

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year5,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB52 XYH 39k59k79k100k120k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage120,197 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage119,065 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,646 miles
PASS
Mileage109,417 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage105,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage94,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage88,350 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage74,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage69,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage66,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage60,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage56,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,186 miles
Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
Mileage44,634 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage38,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage38,656 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

RegistrationYB52 XYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YB52 XYH

What car is YB52 XYH?

YB52 XYH is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB52 XYH?

The last recorded mileage for YB52 XYH was 120,197 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB52 XYH passed its MOT?

YB52 XYH has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 4 Mar 2021.

Is YB52 XYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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