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BT52 FLZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 119,426 miles on the clock, averaging 8,495 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 BT52 FLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,495

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year8,495
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT52 FLZ 25k49k72k96k119k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,426 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,390 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage108,778 miles
Since last MOT+13,900 miles
PASS
Mileage94,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,878 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
PASS
Mileage84,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage77,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage69,085 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage57,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,792 miles
PASS
Mileage49,282 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage41,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage33,850 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage25,099 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

RegistrationBT52 FLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BT52 FLZ

What car is BT52 FLZ?

BT52 FLZ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT52 FLZ?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 FLZ was 119,426 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 FLZ passed its MOT?

BT52 FLZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2017.

Is BT52 FLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 FLZ 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 BT52 FLZ?

BT52 FLZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.