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MJ52 EKR

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 79,826 miles on the clock, averaging 3,022 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ52 EKR

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,022

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,560
Average per year3,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 EKR 30k42k55k67k80k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage73,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,266 miles
Since last MOT+953 miles
PASS
Mileage72,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,313 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage69,343 miles
Since last MOT+1,021 miles
PASS
Mileage68,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage67,243 miles
Since last MOT+1,373 miles
PASS
Mileage65,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage64,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage62,166 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage60,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage58,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage52,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage48,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage43,469 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage39,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
Mileage34,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage29,908 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 EKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MJ52 EKR

What car is MJ52 EKR?

MJ52 EKR is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ52 EKR?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 EKR was 79,826 miles, recorded on 2 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 EKR passed its MOT?

MJ52 EKR has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2023.

Is MJ52 EKR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 EKR 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 MJ52 EKR?

MJ52 EKR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.