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BD52 HFH

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 126,756 miles on the clock, averaging 8,416 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BD52 HFH

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,416

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,161
Average per year8,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD52 HFH 13k42k70k98k127k '05'19'13

Check BD52 HFH

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,161 miles
PASS
Mileage117,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,473 miles
PASS
Mileage116,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage111,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage105,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,219 miles
PASS
Mileage85,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage78,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,893 miles
Since last MOT+13,193 miles
PASS
Mileage55,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,439 miles
PASS
Mileage43,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,955 miles
PASS
Mileage30,306 miles
Since last MOT+17,073 miles
PASS
Mileage13,233 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 HFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BD52 HFH

What car is BD52 HFH?

BD52 HFH is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BD52 HFH?

The last recorded mileage for BD52 HFH was 126,756 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD52 HFH passed its MOT?

BD52 HFH has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jun 2019.

Is BD52 HFH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD52 HFH 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 BD52 HFH?

BD52 HFH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.