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EO52 TZB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 92,844 miles on the clock, averaging 4,682 miles per year, well below 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 TZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,682

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,110
Average per year4,682
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO52 TZB 37k51k65k79k93k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage88,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage85,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage80,919 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage76,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage71,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage64,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage60,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,537 miles
PASS
Mileage52,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage46,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage42,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage36,728 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 TZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 TZB

What car is EO52 TZB?

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

What is the mileage of EO52 TZB?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 TZB was 92,844 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 TZB passed its MOT?

EO52 TZB has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2018.

Is EO52 TZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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