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BV52 EFH

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 107,831 miles on the clock, averaging 6,759 miles per year, 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 BV52 EFH

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,759

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

Below average
Latest reading107,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,015
Average per year6,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV52 EFH 26k47k67k87k108k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,831 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage102,816 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage99,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage94,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage90,347 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage82,339 miles
Since last MOT+13,290 miles
PASS
Mileage69,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage63,557 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage57,079 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage50,186 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage43,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage35,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage26,261 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

RegistrationBV52 EFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BV52 EFH

What car is BV52 EFH?

BV52 EFH is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BV52 EFH?

The last recorded mileage for BV52 EFH was 107,831 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV52 EFH passed its MOT?

BV52 EFH has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2018.

Is BV52 EFH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV52 EFH 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 BV52 EFH?

BV52 EFH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.