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AF52 LHW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 117,500 miles on the clock, averaging 6,742 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 LHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,742

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 reading117,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,742
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LHW 30k52k74k96k118k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,500 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage114,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage108,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage101,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage94,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,910 miles
Since last MOT+11,312 miles
PASS
Mileage83,598 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage77,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage73,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage68,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage60,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage53,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage46,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage39,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage29,874 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 LHW
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 LHW

What car is AF52 LHW?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 LHW?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LHW was 117,500 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LHW passed its MOT?

AF52 LHW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2019.

Is AF52 LHW ULEZ compliant?

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

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