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FD52 UBJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 235,652 miles on the clock, averaging 12,516 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 FD52 UBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
235,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
12,516

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading235,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,729
Average per year12,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 UBJ 32k83k134k185k236k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage235,652 miles
Since last MOT+17,729 miles
PASS
Mileage217,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage213,818 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage205,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage195,050 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage184,629 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,470 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage175,319 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,267 miles
Since last MOT+10,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,964 miles
Since last MOT+67,608 miles
PASS
Mileage97,356 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,931 miles
PASS
Mileage92,217 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage86,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage81,456 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,664 miles
PASS
Mileage70,747 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage60,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage51,368 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,295 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage42,338 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage31,663 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

RegistrationFD52 UBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 UBJ

What car is FD52 UBJ?

FD52 UBJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FD52 UBJ?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 UBJ was 235,652 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 UBJ passed its MOT?

FD52 UBJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 7 Feb 2022.

Is FD52 UBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 UBJ 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 FD52 UBJ?

FD52 UBJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.