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AF52 HRL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 71,751 miles on the clock, averaging 5,700 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 AF52 HRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,700

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

Below average
Latest reading71,751 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,700
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF52 HRL 33k42k52k62k72k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage63,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage59,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage55,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage50,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage44,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage32,738 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 HRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 HRL

What car is AF52 HRL?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 HRL?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 HRL was 71,751 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 HRL passed its MOT?

AF52 HRL has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2013.

Is AF52 HRL ULEZ compliant?

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

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