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 1200cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 75,443 miles on the clock, averaging 5,219 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 MF52 XTU
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,443 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,219 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | MF52 XTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MF52 XTU
What car is MF52 XTU?
MF52 XTU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MF52 XTU?
The last recorded mileage for MF52 XTU was 75,443 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MF52 XTU passed its MOT?
MF52 XTU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2017.
Is MF52 XTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF52 XTU 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 MF52 XTU?
MF52 XTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.