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AK52 BXJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 110,589 miles on the clock, averaging 6,096 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 AK52 BXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,096

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

Below average
Latest reading110,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,901
Average per year6,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 BXJ 35k54k73k92k111k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage108,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage104,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage100,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage97,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage94,420 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage88,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,563 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage80,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage62,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage55,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage46,356 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,352 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage35,315 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 BXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 BXJ

What car is AK52 BXJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 BXJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 BXJ was 110,589 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 BXJ passed its MOT?

AK52 BXJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2018.

Is AK52 BXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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