Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 79,277 miles on the clock, averaging 5,132 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 AE52 SWZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,257 |
| Average per year | 5,132 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE52 SWZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AE52 SWZ
What car is AE52 SWZ?
AE52 SWZ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AE52 SWZ?
The last recorded mileage for AE52 SWZ was 79,277 miles, recorded on 1 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE52 SWZ passed its MOT?
AE52 SWZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2020.
Is AE52 SWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE52 SWZ 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 SWZ?
AE52 SWZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.