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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 101,297 miles on the clock, averaging 7,793 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 FP52 BWV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 101,297 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,793 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 BWV |
| 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 BWV
What car is FP52 BWV?
FP52 BWV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FP52 BWV?
The last recorded mileage for FP52 BWV was 101,297 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP52 BWV passed its MOT?
FP52 BWV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2015.
Is FP52 BWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP52 BWV 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 BWV?
FP52 BWV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.