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AF52 XRA

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 104,846 miles on the clock, averaging 5,120 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 XRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,846
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
5,120

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year159
Average per year5,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XRA 28k47k66k86k105k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,846 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
PASS
Mileage104,687 miles
Since last MOT+379 miles
PASS
Mileage104,308 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage102,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage100,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage95,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,195 miles
PASS
Mileage94,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage86,807 miles
Since last MOT+19,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage60,946 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage58,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage54,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage45,607 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage36,402 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage28,093 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 XRA
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 XRA

What car is AF52 XRA?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XRA?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XRA was 104,846 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XRA passed its MOT?

AF52 XRA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2021.

Is AF52 XRA ULEZ compliant?

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

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