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AF52 HNB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 97,986 miles on the clock, averaging 4,788 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 AF52 HNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,788

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 reading97,986 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 HNB 44k57k71k84k98k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,498 miles
PASS
Mileage96,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage94,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage91,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage87,809 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage84,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage81,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage73,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage65,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage56,297 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage50,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage43,899 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

RegistrationAF52 HNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 HNB

What car is AF52 HNB?

AF52 HNB is an purple Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 HNB?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 HNB was 97,986 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 HNB passed its MOT?

AF52 HNB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2018.

Is AF52 HNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 HNB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF52 HNB?

AF52 HNB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.