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BU52 FDJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 55,963 miles on the clock, averaging 3,097 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 FDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,631
Average per year3,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 FDJ 26k33k41k48k56k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage53,332 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,417 miles
PASS
Mileage50,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage45,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage42,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage38,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage34,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage30,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage25,677 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

RegistrationBU52 FDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 FDJ

What car is BU52 FDJ?

BU52 FDJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU52 FDJ?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 FDJ was 55,963 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 FDJ passed its MOT?

BU52 FDJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2016.

Is BU52 FDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 FDJ 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 BU52 FDJ?

BU52 FDJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.