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EO52 DWX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 87,040 miles on the clock, averaging 7,239 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 EO52 DWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,239

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 reading87,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year7,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 DWX 21k38k54k71k87k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,040 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage80,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage75,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage70,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage65,072 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage56,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,634 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,945 miles
Since last MOT+13,713 miles
PASS
Mileage33,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage26,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage21,047 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

RegistrationEO52 DWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 DWX

What car is EO52 DWX?

EO52 DWX is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO52 DWX?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 DWX was 87,040 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 DWX passed its MOT?

EO52 DWX has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2015.

Is EO52 DWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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