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AK52 AXB

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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 84,401 miles on the clock, averaging 4,978 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 AK52 AXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,978

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,372
Average per year4,978
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 AXB 35k48k60k72k84k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage77,029 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage71,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage67,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage62,261 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage56,491 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage50,662 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage46,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage41,095 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage36,875 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,809 miles
Since last MOT+1,323 miles
PASS
Mileage35,486 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

RegistrationAK52 AXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 AXB

What car is AK52 AXB?

AK52 AXB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AK52 AXB?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 AXB was 84,401 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 AXB passed its MOT?

AK52 AXB has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2016.

Is AK52 AXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 AXB 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 AK52 AXB?

AK52 AXB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.