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KY52 TZW

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 102,086 miles on the clock, averaging 4,652 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 KY52 TZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,652

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,086 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,652
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY52 TZW 17k39k60k81k102k '05'23'13

Check KY52 TZW

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage97,092 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage94,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage91,787 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage85,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,041 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
PASS
Mileage85,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,020 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage85,000 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
PASS
Mileage84,618 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage80,799 miles
Since last MOT+713 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,445 miles
Since last MOT+9,826 miles
PASS
Mileage63,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage55,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage43,442 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage32,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage23,892 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage17,306 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 TZW
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 TZW

What car is KY52 TZW?

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

What is the mileage of KY52 TZW?

The last recorded mileage for KY52 TZW was 102,086 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY52 TZW passed its MOT?

KY52 TZW has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2023.

Is KY52 TZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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