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EO52 DVZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 133,825 miles on the clock, averaging 8,571 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 EO52 DVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,571

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,825 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 DVZ 49k71k92k113k134k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,825 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage124,848 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,846 miles
Since last MOT+12,598 miles
PASS
Mileage112,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage104,388 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,386 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage93,370 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
PASS
Mileage83,704 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage75,960 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,858 miles
Since last MOT+11,492 miles
PASS
Mileage64,366 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,697 miles
PASS
Mileage55,549 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage49,412 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

RegistrationEO52 DVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 DVZ

What car is EO52 DVZ?

EO52 DVZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO52 DVZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 DVZ was 133,825 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 DVZ passed its MOT?

EO52 DVZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is EO52 DVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO52 DVZ 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 EO52 DVZ?

EO52 DVZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.