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AF52 LHY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 127,826 miles on the clock, averaging 7,432 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 LHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,432

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,826 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,432
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LHY 36k59k82k105k128k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage121,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage116,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,212 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage111,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage103,037 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage94,699 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage87,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
PASS
Mileage77,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage69,745 miles
Since last MOT+15,016 miles
PASS
Mileage54,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage46,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage38,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage35,991 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 LHY
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 LHY

What car is AF52 LHY?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 LHY?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LHY was 127,826 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LHY passed its MOT?

AF52 LHY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2019.

Is AF52 LHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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