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KY52 TXO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 88,877 miles on the clock, averaging 5,590 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 KY52 TXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,590

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,877 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY52 TXO 27k42k58k73k89k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,877 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage86,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage78,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,015 miles
PASS
Mileage701,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage701,303 miles
Since last MOT+636,591 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage60,554 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage44,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage38,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage32,757 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage26,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,509 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

RegistrationKY52 TXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KY52 TXO

What car is KY52 TXO?

KY52 TXO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KY52 TXO?

The last recorded mileage for KY52 TXO was 88,877 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY52 TXO passed its MOT?

KY52 TXO has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2017.

Is KY52 TXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY52 TXO 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 KY52 TXO?

KY52 TXO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.