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FH52 XPV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 120,602 miles on the clock, averaging 8,755 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 FH52 XPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,755

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year674
Average per year8,755
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH52 XPV 36k57k78k99k121k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,602 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
PASS
Mileage119,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage112,081 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage105,110 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage96,585 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage88,902 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,898 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage79,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,076 miles
PASS
Mileage70,338 miles
Since last MOT+12,664 miles
PASS
Mileage57,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,674 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage46,598 miles
Since last MOT+10,970 miles
PASS
Mileage35,628 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

RegistrationFH52 XPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FH52 XPV

What car is FH52 XPV?

FH52 XPV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FH52 XPV?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 XPV was 120,602 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 XPV passed its MOT?

FH52 XPV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2015.

Is FH52 XPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH52 XPV 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 FH52 XPV?

FH52 XPV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.