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AF52 HPL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 81,353 miles on the clock, averaging 4,147 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 HPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,147

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 reading81,353 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 HPL 25k39k53k67k81k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage76,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage71,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage65,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage61,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage57,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage54,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage51,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage49,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage46,105 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage42,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage36,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage31,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage24,945 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,897 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 HPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 HPL

What car is AF52 HPL?

AF52 HPL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 HPL?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 HPL was 81,353 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 HPL passed its MOT?

AF52 HPL has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2020.

Is AF52 HPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 HPL 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 AF52 HPL?

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