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AF52 VRG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 71,467 miles on the clock, averaging 6,642 miles per year, below 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 VRG

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,467
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,642

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 reading71,467 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,657
Average per year6,642
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF52 VRG 32k42k52k62k71k '06'12'09

Check AF52 VRG

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage66,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage61,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
Mileage56,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage51,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage45,193 miles
Since last MOT+13,463 miles
PASS
Mileage31,730 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 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 VRG

What car is AF52 VRG?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 VRG?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 VRG was 71,467 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 VRG passed its MOT?

AF52 VRG has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 12 Jul 2012.

Is AF52 VRG ULEZ compliant?

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

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