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FX52 BWB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 13 (54% pass rate). It has 69,375 miles on the clock, averaging 3,639 miles per year, well 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 FX52 BWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,639

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,466
Average per year3,639
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX52 BWB 15k29k42k56k69k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage69,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage66,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,909 miles
Since last MOT+788 miles
PASS
Mileage66,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage63,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,292 miles
PASS
Mileage62,389 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage58,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage55,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,073 miles
PASS
Mileage53,404 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage49,699 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage45,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage38,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage35,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage29,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage27,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,101 miles
Since last MOT+11,995 miles
PASS
Mileage15,106 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

RegistrationFX52 BWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FX52 BWB

What car is FX52 BWB?

FX52 BWB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FX52 BWB?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 BWB was 69,375 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 BWB passed its MOT?

FX52 BWB has had 28 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (15 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jul 2021.

Is FX52 BWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX52 BWB 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 FX52 BWB?

FX52 BWB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.