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EU52 WXA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 132,365 miles on the clock, averaging 6,094 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 EU52 WXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,544
Average per year6,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU52 WXA 48k69k90k111k132k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage127,821 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,801 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage120,483 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,471 miles
Since last MOT+12,726 miles
PASS
Mileage107,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,745 miles
Since last MOT+10,636 miles
PASS
Mileage97,109 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage93,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage89,894 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage87,178 miles
Since last MOT+18,531 miles
PASS
Mileage68,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage64,090 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage62,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,773 miles
PASS
Mileage58,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage47,863 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,813 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

RegistrationEU52 WXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 WXA

What car is EU52 WXA?

EU52 WXA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU52 WXA?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 WXA was 132,365 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 WXA passed its MOT?

EU52 WXA has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2019.

Is EU52 WXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU52 WXA 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 WXA?

EU52 WXA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.