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AF52 XUP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 145,805 miles on the clock, averaging 6,666 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 XUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,666

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-587
Average per year6,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XUP 15k48k81k113k146k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,805 miles
PASS
Mileage146,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,392 miles
Since last MOT+398 miles
PASS
Mileage144,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,994 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
PASS
Mileage144,663 miles
Since last MOT+230 miles
PASS
Mileage144,433 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,417 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage143,525 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
PASS
Mileage143,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,443 miles
Since last MOT+620 miles
PASS
Mileage142,823 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage141,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage138,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage133,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage128,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage120,102 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage111,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage104,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage101,267 miles
Since last MOT+14,645 miles
PASS
Mileage86,622 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,536 miles
Since last MOT+18,108 miles
PASS
Mileage68,428 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,427 miles
Since last MOT+20,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,776 miles
Since last MOT+32,410 miles
PASS
Mileage15,366 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 XUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 XUP

What car is AF52 XUP?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XUP?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XUP was 145,805 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XUP passed its MOT?

AF52 XUP has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is AF52 XUP ULEZ compliant?

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

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