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AE52 ENU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 115,735 miles on the clock, averaging 4,815 miles per year, well 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 AE52 ENU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,815

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

Low mileage
Latest reading115,735 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE52 ENU 33k54k75k95k116k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,729 miles
PASS
Mileage113,006 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
PASS
Mileage112,733 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage111,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,606 miles
Since last MOT+13,392 miles
PASS
Mileage98,214 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage94,033 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage89,213 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage86,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage81,846 miles
PASS
Mileage97,048 miles
Since last MOT+19,895 miles
PASS
Mileage77,153 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage66,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage60,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage53,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,143 miles
PASS
Mileage45,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage40,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage33,430 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

RegistrationAE52 ENU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AE52 ENU

What car is AE52 ENU?

AE52 ENU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE52 ENU?

The last recorded mileage for AE52 ENU was 115,735 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE52 ENU passed its MOT?

AE52 ENU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2022.

Is AE52 ENU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE52 ENU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE52 ENU?

AE52 ENU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.