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AF52 LWX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 147,610 miles on the clock, averaging 7,710 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 LWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,710

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 reading147,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,552
Average per year7,710
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LWX 21k53k84k116k148k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage144,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,061 miles
PASS
Mileage141,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,997 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage140,165 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage136,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage130,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage122,631 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage114,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,964 miles
PASS
Mileage104,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage98,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage88,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage79,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,309 miles
PASS
Mileage68,839 miles
Since last MOT+14,108 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage43,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,039 miles
Since last MOT+13,663 miles
PASS
Mileage29,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage21,175 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 LWX

What car is AF52 LWX?

AF52 LWX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 LWX?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LWX was 147,610 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LWX passed its MOT?

AF52 LWX has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2023.

Is AF52 LWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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