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AF52 JHL

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 135,336 miles on the clock, averaging 7,153 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 JHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,153

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,395
Average per year7,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 JHL 39k63k87k111k135k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage132,941 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,939 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
PASS
Mileage132,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,782 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
PASS
Mileage132,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage130,204 miles
Since last MOT+15,701 miles
PASS
Mileage114,503 miles
Since last MOT+15,320 miles
PASS
Mileage99,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,183 miles
Since last MOT+10,944 miles
PASS
Mileage88,239 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,235 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage78,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage73,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,734 miles
PASS
Mileage70,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage66,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage59,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage49,487 miles
Since last MOT+10,921 miles
PASS
Mileage38,566 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,559 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 JHL
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 JHL

What car is AF52 JHL?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 JHL?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 JHL was 135,336 miles, recorded on 29 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 JHL passed its MOT?

AF52 JHL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2019.

Is AF52 JHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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