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FE52 XYV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 53,178 miles on the clock, averaging 3,176 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 FE52 XYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,176

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,966
Average per year3,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 XYV 28k34k41k47k53k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage51,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,125 miles
PASS
Mileage49,087 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage47,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage44,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage43,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage36,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage28,055 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 XYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 XYV

What car is FE52 XYV?

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

What is the mileage of FE52 XYV?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 XYV was 53,178 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 XYV passed its MOT?

FE52 XYV has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2014.

Is FE52 XYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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