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EY52 XFZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 158,230 miles on the clock, averaging 9,776 miles per year, above 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 XFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,776

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,230 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 XFZ 67k90k113k136k158k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,028 miles
PASS
Mileage147,202 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage137,037 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage123,289 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage111,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage105,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage100,672 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage95,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage83,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,974 miles
Since last MOT+16,638 miles
PASS
Mileage67,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,336 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 XFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 XFZ

What car is EY52 XFZ?

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

What is the mileage of EY52 XFZ?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 XFZ was 158,230 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 XFZ passed its MOT?

EY52 XFZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is EY52 XFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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