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YM52 XZE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 129,807 miles on the clock, averaging 6,797 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 XZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,807
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,797

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,807 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 XZE 16k44k73k101k130k '06'22'15

Check YM52 XZE

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage127,993 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage126,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage116,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage112,976 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage108,264 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage104,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,036 miles
Since last MOT+13,053 miles
PASS
Mileage85,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage78,369 miles
Since last MOT+8,833 miles
PASS
Mileage69,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage58,926 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage49,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage41,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage32,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage23,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage15,945 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 XZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 XZE

What car is YM52 XZE?

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

What is the mileage of YM52 XZE?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 XZE was 129,807 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 XZE passed its MOT?

YM52 XZE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2022.

Is YM52 XZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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