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 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 104,229 miles on the clock, averaging 6,143 miles per year, 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 FP52 BUU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,229 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,604 |
| Average per year | 6,143 |
| 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 | FP52 BUU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FP52 BUU
What car is FP52 BUU?
FP52 BUU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FP52 BUU?
The last recorded mileage for FP52 BUU was 104,229 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP52 BUU passed its MOT?
FP52 BUU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 25 Sep 2017.
Is FP52 BUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP52 BUU 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 FP52 BUU?
FP52 BUU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.