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EX52 LOH

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 90,884 miles on the clock, averaging 5,500 miles per year, 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 EX52 LOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,500

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

Below average
Latest reading90,884 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year5,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 LOH 9k30k50k71k91k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,884 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,855 miles
Since last MOT+544 miles
PASS
Mileage90,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage86,933 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,931 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage84,306 miles
Since last MOT+1,842 miles
PASS
Mileage82,464 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,488 miles
PASS
Mileage80,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,960 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,944 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage79,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,128 miles
PASS
Mileage75,631 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage70,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage63,990 miles
Since last MOT+9,582 miles
PASS
Mileage54,408 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,406 miles
Since last MOT+13,331 miles
PASS
Mileage41,075 miles
Since last MOT+14,658 miles
PASS
Mileage26,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage21,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage15,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage9,376 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

RegistrationEX52 LOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 LOH

What car is EX52 LOH?

EX52 LOH is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 LOH?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 LOH was 90,884 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 LOH passed its MOT?

EX52 LOH has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is EX52 LOH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 LOH 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 EX52 LOH?

EX52 LOH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.