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EO52 TVZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 160,743 miles on the clock, averaging 9,004 miles per year, above 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 TVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,004

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year9,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 TVZ 31k63k96k128k161k '05'20'14

Check EO52 TVZ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,743 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,659 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage160,149 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage157,722 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,243 miles
PASS
Mileage155,475 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage152,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage146,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage138,872 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage130,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage122,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage114,632 miles
Since last MOT+19,287 miles
PASS
Mileage95,345 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,338 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage55,790 miles
Since last MOT+11,640 miles
PASS
Mileage44,150 miles
Since last MOT+13,168 miles
PASS
Mileage30,982 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO52 TVZ

What car is EO52 TVZ?

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

What is the mileage of EO52 TVZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 TVZ was 160,743 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 TVZ passed its MOT?

EO52 TVZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 23 Apr 2020.

Is EO52 TVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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