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FL52 USS

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 141,949 miles on the clock, averaging 17,803 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 FL52 USS

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
17,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,734
Average per year17,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL52 USS 18k49k80k111k142k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,949 miles
Since last MOT+24,734 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,215 miles
Since last MOT+35,764 miles
PASS
Mileage81,451 miles
Since last MOT+23,625 miles
PASS
Mileage57,826 miles
Since last MOT+15,337 miles
PASS
Mileage42,489 miles
Since last MOT+11,580 miles
PASS
Mileage30,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage22,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage17,517 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

RegistrationFL52 USS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FL52 USS

What car is FL52 USS?

FL52 USS is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FL52 USS?

The last recorded mileage for FL52 USS was 141,949 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL52 USS passed its MOT?

FL52 USS has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 22 Sep 2012.

Is FL52 USS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL52 USS 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 FL52 USS?

FL52 USS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.