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FE52 VUL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 158,854 miles on the clock, averaging 8,198 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 FE52 VUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,198

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,994
Average per year8,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 VUL 33k65k96k127k159k '05'20'14

Check FE52 VUL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage152,860 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,561 miles
Since last MOT+14,502 miles
PASS
Mileage138,059 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,717 miles
PASS
Mileage129,337 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,877 miles
PASS
Mileage117,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,170 miles
Since last MOT+14,136 miles
PASS
Mileage103,034 miles
Since last MOT+18,756 miles
PASS
Mileage84,278 miles
Since last MOT+16,507 miles
PASS
Mileage67,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,771 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage66,846 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage60,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage58,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage55,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,499 miles
PASS
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOT+18,711 miles
PASS
Mileage33,305 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

RegistrationFE52 VUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FE52 VUL

What car is FE52 VUL?

FE52 VUL is an green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FE52 VUL?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 VUL was 158,854 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 VUL passed its MOT?

FE52 VUL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2020.

Is FE52 VUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE52 VUL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FE52 VUL?

FE52 VUL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.