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AF52 LBE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 103,189 miles on the clock, averaging 2,624 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 LBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,189
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
2,624

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,021
Average per year2,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LBE 66k75k84k94k103k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage101,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage98,122 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage92,612 miles
Since last MOT+2,302 miles
PASS
Mileage90,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage88,106 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage85,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage83,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage81,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,033 miles
PASS
Mileage79,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage77,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,022 miles
PASS
Mileage75,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage73,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage65,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,645 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 LBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 LBE

What car is AF52 LBE?

AF52 LBE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 LBE?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LBE was 103,189 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LBE passed its MOT?

AF52 LBE has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2021.

Is AF52 LBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 LBE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF52 LBE?

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