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AF51 AFZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 171,610 miles on the clock, averaging 10,289 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AF51 AFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,289

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,610 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 AFZ 48k79k110k141k172k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,610 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage165,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage159,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,473 miles
PASS
Mileage154,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage148,256 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage142,234 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,231 miles
Since last MOT+11,267 miles
PASS
Mileage130,964 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,870 miles
Since last MOT+16,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,971 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage103,760 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage93,176 miles
Since last MOT+14,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,807 miles
Since last MOT+13,434 miles
PASS
Mileage65,373 miles
Since last MOT+16,926 miles
PASS
Mileage48,447 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,445 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

RegistrationAF51 AFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AF51 AFZ

What car is AF51 AFZ?

AF51 AFZ is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF51 AFZ?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 AFZ was 171,610 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 AFZ passed its MOT?

AF51 AFZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2018.

Is AF51 AFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 AFZ 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 AF51 AFZ?

AF51 AFZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.