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AK52 KNY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 211,563 miles on the clock, averaging 12,503 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 KNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,503

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,922
Average per year12,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 KNY 60k98k136k174k212k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,563 miles
Since last MOT+16,922 miles
PASS
Mileage194,641 miles
Since last MOT+11,608 miles
PASS
Mileage183,033 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,032 miles
Since last MOT+13,332 miles
PASS
Mileage169,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage163,901 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage155,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,541 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage148,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage139,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,445 miles
PASS
Mileage131,386 miles
Since last MOT+13,700 miles
PASS
Mileage117,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,686 miles
Since last MOT+19,242 miles
PASS
Mileage98,444 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,443 miles
Since last MOT+17,458 miles
PASS
Mileage80,985 miles
Since last MOT+21,106 miles
PASS
Mileage59,879 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 KNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 KNY

What car is AK52 KNY?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 KNY?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 KNY was 211,563 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 KNY passed its MOT?

AK52 KNY has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2019.

Is AK52 KNY ULEZ compliant?

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

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