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AO52 SXV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 110,295 miles on the clock, averaging 7,478 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AO52 SXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,478

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year133
Average per year7,478
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO52 SXV 26k47k68k89k110k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,295 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage100,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage96,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage92,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage85,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage78,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,337 miles
PASS
Mileage67,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,050 miles
PASS
Mileage58,749 miles
Since last MOT+264 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,485 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
Mileage50,465 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,463 miles
Since last MOT+12,166 miles
PASS
Mileage38,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage30,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage25,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,921 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

RegistrationAO52 SXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 SXV

What car is AO52 SXV?

AO52 SXV is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AO52 SXV?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 SXV was 110,295 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 SXV passed its MOT?

AO52 SXV has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2017.

Is AO52 SXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 SXV 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 AO52 SXV?

AO52 SXV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.