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EO52 TWC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 151,125 miles on the clock, averaging 5,760 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 TWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,760

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,853
Average per year5,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 TWC 45k72k98k125k151k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,853 miles
PASS
Mileage149,272 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage147,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage144,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage141,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage138,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage133,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage127,682 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,679 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage117,728 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage110,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage104,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,076 miles
Since last MOT+11,325 miles
PASS
Mileage92,751 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
PASS
Mileage92,430 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage90,498 miles
Since last MOT+13,420 miles
PASS
Mileage77,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage67,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage63,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage55,400 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage45,109 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 TWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 TWC

What car is EO52 TWC?

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

What is the mileage of EO52 TWC?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 TWC was 151,125 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 TWC passed its MOT?

EO52 TWC has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2025.

Is EO52 TWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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