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AF52 YGU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 73,917 miles on the clock, averaging 3,388 miles per year, well 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 YGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,388

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 YGU 13k29k44k59k74k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,917 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,916 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,678 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage64,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage60,215 miles
Since last MOT+33,401 miles
PASS
Mileage26,814 miles
Since last MOT+1,696 miles
PASS
Mileage25,118 miles
Since last MOT+264 miles
PASS
Mileage24,854 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage24,355 miles
Since last MOT+875 miles
PASS
Mileage23,480 miles
Since last MOT+739 miles
PASS
Mileage22,741 miles
Since last MOT+788 miles
PASS
Mileage21,953 miles
Since last MOT+572 miles
PASS
Mileage21,381 miles
Since last MOT+837 miles
PASS
Mileage20,544 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage19,999 miles
Since last MOT+676 miles
PASS
Mileage19,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,604 miles
PASS
Mileage17,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage16,090 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage14,893 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage13,448 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 YGU
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 YGU

What car is AF52 YGU?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 YGU?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 YGU was 73,917 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 YGU passed its MOT?

AF52 YGU has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2023.

Is AF52 YGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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