Vehicle summary
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 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 144,253 miles on the clock, averaging 10,690 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 FJ52 DPF
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,253 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,690 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FJ52 DPF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FJ52 DPF
What car is FJ52 DPF?
FJ52 DPF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FJ52 DPF?
The last recorded mileage for FJ52 DPF was 144,253 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ52 DPF passed its MOT?
FJ52 DPF has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2014.
Is FJ52 DPF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ52 DPF 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 FJ52 DPF?
FJ52 DPF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.