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YY52 VEU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 42,973 miles on the clock, averaging 8,930 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YY52 VEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
8,930

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading42,973 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,930
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YY52 VEU 13k21k28k35k43k '06'09'08

Check YY52 VEU

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,973 miles
Since last MOT+15,740 miles
PASS
Mileage27,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage18,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage13,068 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YY52 VEU

What car is YY52 VEU?

YY52 VEU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY52 VEU?

The last recorded mileage for YY52 VEU was 42,973 miles, recorded on 26 May 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY52 VEU passed its MOT?

YY52 VEU has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 May 2009.

Is YY52 VEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY52 VEU 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 YY52 VEU?

YY52 VEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.