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AF52 KOW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 61,852 miles on the clock, averaging 3,450 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 KOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,450

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,208
Average per year3,450
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF52 KOW 26k35k44k53k62k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage56,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage51,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage49,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage47,749 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage44,198 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage39,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage37,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage34,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage32,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage28,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,878 miles
PASS
Mileage25,805 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 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 KOW

What car is AF52 KOW?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 KOW?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 KOW was 61,852 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 KOW passed its MOT?

AF52 KOW has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Mar 2016.

Is AF52 KOW ULEZ compliant?

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

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