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FE52 XYL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 137,368 miles on the clock, averaging 9,740 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 FE52 XYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,740

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,740
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 XYL 30k57k84k111k137k '05'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,368 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage133,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage126,756 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,742 miles
Since last MOT+867 miles
PASS
Mileage125,875 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,851 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage118,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,356 miles
PASS
Mileage110,886 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage98,374 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage82,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage69,901 miles
Since last MOT+15,523 miles
PASS
Mileage54,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage43,034 miles
Since last MOT+12,602 miles
PASS
Mileage30,432 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 XYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FE52 XYL

What car is FE52 XYL?

FE52 XYL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FE52 XYL?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 XYL was 137,368 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 XYL passed its MOT?

FE52 XYL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2016.

Is FE52 XYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE52 XYL 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 FE52 XYL?

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