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EY52 XFL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 113,484 miles on the clock, averaging 4,761 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 EY52 XFL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,761

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,484 miles
Reading date
Miles last year128
Average per year4,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 XFL 19k43k66k90k113k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,484 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
PASS
Mileage113,356 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,321 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage112,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,975 miles
PASS
Mileage102,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,242 miles
PASS
Mileage101,177 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage96,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage83,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,809 miles
PASS
Mileage72,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,494 miles
PASS
Mileage67,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
PASS
Mileage56,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,478 miles
PASS
Mileage46,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage43,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage40,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage32,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage26,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage19,030 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 XFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 XFL

What car is EY52 XFL?

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

What is the mileage of EY52 XFL?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 XFL was 113,484 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 XFL passed its MOT?

EY52 XFL has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is EY52 XFL ULEZ compliant?

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

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