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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 143,697 miles on the clock, averaging 7,673 miles per year, around 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 HSE
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
About average| Latest reading | 143,697 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,673 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | AF52 HSE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AF52 HSE
What car is AF52 HSE?
AF52 HSE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AF52 HSE?
The last recorded mileage for AF52 HSE was 143,697 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF52 HSE passed its MOT?
AF52 HSE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2018.
Is AF52 HSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 HSE 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 HSE?
AF52 HSE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.