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FE52 XZL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 153,971 miles on the clock, averaging 12,058 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 XZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,058

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 reading153,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,073
Average per year12,058
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE52 XZL 33k63k94k124k154k '06'16'12

Check FE52 XZL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,971 miles
Since last MOT+11,073 miles
PASS
Mileage142,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,898 miles
Since last MOT+12,340 miles
PASS
Mileage130,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,558 miles
Since last MOT+12,305 miles
PASS
Mileage118,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,253 miles
Since last MOT+12,269 miles
PASS
Mileage105,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage94,271 miles
Since last MOT+12,527 miles
PASS
Mileage81,744 miles
Since last MOT+11,722 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,022 miles
Since last MOT+12,150 miles
PASS
Mileage57,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,872 miles
Since last MOT+12,677 miles
PASS
Mileage45,195 miles
Since last MOT+11,880 miles
PASS
Mileage33,315 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 XZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
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 XZL

What car is FE52 XZL?

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

What is the mileage of FE52 XZL?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 XZL was 153,971 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 XZL passed its MOT?

FE52 XZL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2016.

Is FE52 XZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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