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YM52 VJK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 79,486 miles on the clock, averaging 6,289 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 VJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,289

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 reading79,486 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,289
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YM52 VJK 31k43k55k67k79k '06'13'11

Check YM52 VJK

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage74,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,819 miles
PASS
Mileage68,907 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,813 miles
Since last MOT+12,067 miles
PASS
Mileage56,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage52,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage49,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage43,128 miles
Since last MOT+12,011 miles
PASS
Mileage31,117 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 VJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 VJK

What car is YM52 VJK?

YM52 VJK is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM52 VJK?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 VJK was 79,486 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 VJK passed its MOT?

YM52 VJK has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2013.

Is YM52 VJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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