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YM52 BJK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 118,083 miles on the clock, averaging 6,407 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 YM52 BJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,407

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

Below average
Latest reading118,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 BJK 28k51k73k96k118k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,083 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,082 miles
Since last MOT+261 miles
PASS
Mileage117,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,821 miles
Since last MOT+450 miles
PASS
Mileage117,371 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,370 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage109,357 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,355 miles
Since last MOT+11,526 miles
PASS
Mileage97,829 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage94,800 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage91,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage87,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage84,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage77,320 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage69,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage60,236 miles
Since last MOT+13,314 miles
PASS
Mileage46,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage38,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,233 miles
PASS
Mileage28,352 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

RegistrationYM52 BJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 BJK

What car is YM52 BJK?

YM52 BJK is a purple Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM52 BJK?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 BJK was 118,083 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 BJK passed its MOT?

YM52 BJK has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is YM52 BJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM52 BJK 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 YM52 BJK?

YM52 BJK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.