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EY52 TBX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 112,113 miles on the clock, averaging 7,930 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EY52 TBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,930

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,755
Average per year7,930
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY52 TBX 29k49k70k91k112k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
PASS
Mileage105,358 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage99,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage92,672 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,930 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage72,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,921 miles
Since last MOT+11,840 miles
PASS
Mileage61,081 miles
Since last MOT+13,281 miles
PASS
Mileage47,800 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage44,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage39,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage33,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage28,500 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

RegistrationEY52 TBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 TBX

What car is EY52 TBX?

EY52 TBX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY52 TBX?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 TBX was 112,113 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 TBX passed its MOT?

EY52 TBX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.

Is EY52 TBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY52 TBX 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 EY52 TBX?

EY52 TBX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.