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AK52 JZL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 186,822 miles on the clock, averaging 9,430 miles per year, above 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 JZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,430

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,651
Average per year9,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 JZL 55k88k121k154k187k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,822 miles
Since last MOT+14,651 miles
PASS
Mileage172,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage163,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage154,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,553 miles
Since last MOT+20,132 miles
PASS
Mileage134,421 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,207 miles
Since last MOT+17,585 miles
PASS
Mileage116,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,489 miles
PASS
Mileage112,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage106,715 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage97,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage89,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,508 miles
PASS
Mileage78,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,710 miles
PASS
Mileage67,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage60,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,487 miles
PASS
Mileage54,596 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 JZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 JZL

What car is AK52 JZL?

AK52 JZL is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AK52 JZL?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 JZL was 186,822 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 JZL passed its MOT?

AK52 JZL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2020.

Is AK52 JZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 JZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK52 JZL?

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