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KV52 TBZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 128,588 miles on the clock, averaging 8,438 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 KV52 TBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,438

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,411
Average per year8,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 TBZ 16k44k72k101k129k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,588 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage121,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage115,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,938 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage115,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage109,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage104,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage96,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage91,767 miles
Since last MOT+13,642 miles
PASS
Mileage78,125 miles
Since last MOT+16,493 miles
PASS
Mileage61,632 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,631 miles
Since last MOT+17,132 miles
PASS
Mileage44,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage35,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage26,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
PASS
Mileage16,248 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

RegistrationKV52 TBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KV52 TBZ

What car is KV52 TBZ?

KV52 TBZ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KV52 TBZ?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 TBZ was 128,588 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 TBZ passed its MOT?

KV52 TBZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2020.

Is KV52 TBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV52 TBZ 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 KV52 TBZ?

KV52 TBZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.