Vehicle summary
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 81,965 miles on the clock, averaging 3,717 miles per year, well 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 EU52 WPZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,965 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,279 |
| Average per year | 3,717 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EU52 WPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EU52 WPZ
What car is EU52 WPZ?
EU52 WPZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EU52 WPZ?
The last recorded mileage for EU52 WPZ was 81,965 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU52 WPZ passed its MOT?
EU52 WPZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Nov 2022.
Is EU52 WPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU52 WPZ 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 EU52 WPZ?
EU52 WPZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.