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YM52 XRX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 133,018 miles on the clock, averaging 8,648 miles per year, around 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 XRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,648

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,511
Average per year8,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 XRX 24k51k79k106k133k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage133,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage131,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage124,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage119,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage111,699 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage103,393 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage94,962 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,587 miles
PASS
Mileage83,304 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,138 miles
Since last MOT+16,022 miles
PASS
Mileage67,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,116 miles
Since last MOT+13,543 miles
PASS
Mileage53,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage45,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage38,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage33,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage23,993 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 XRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 XRX

What car is YM52 XRX?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 XRX?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 XRX was 133,018 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 XRX passed its MOT?

YM52 XRX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jun 2019.

Is YM52 XRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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