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MF52 YHD

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 148,493 miles on the clock, averaging 8,980 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 MF52 YHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,980

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,725
Average per year8,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF52 YHD 22k54k85k117k148k '05'19'12

Check MF52 YHD

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
Mileage141,768 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage137,065 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage133,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage124,395 miles
Since last MOT+11,322 miles
PASS
Mileage113,073 miles
Since last MOT+12,447 miles
PASS
Mileage100,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage91,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage80,832 miles
Since last MOT+12,076 miles
PASS
Mileage68,756 miles
Since last MOT+12,115 miles
PASS
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage46,712 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,710 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage29,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage22,126 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

RegistrationMF52 YHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MF52 YHD

What car is MF52 YHD?

MF52 YHD is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF52 YHD?

The last recorded mileage for MF52 YHD was 148,493 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF52 YHD passed its MOT?

MF52 YHD has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2019.

Is MF52 YHD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF52 YHD 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 YHD?

MF52 YHD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.