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ML52 DZC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 156,859 miles on the clock, averaging 7,545 miles per year, around 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 ML52 DZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,545

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,753
Average per year7,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 DZC 41k70k99k128k157k '06'22'13

Check ML52 DZC

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage156,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage152,106 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage141,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,410 miles
Since last MOT+12,424 miles
PASS
Mileage128,986 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
PASS
Mileage128,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,943 miles
PASS
Mileage119,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage114,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,977 miles
Since last MOT+12,833 miles
PASS
Mileage102,144 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,055 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage90,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage83,630 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage74,604 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage66,744 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage58,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage51,901 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage46,522 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage40,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,687 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

RegistrationML52 DZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ML52 DZC

What car is ML52 DZC?

ML52 DZC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML52 DZC?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 DZC was 156,859 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 DZC passed its MOT?

ML52 DZC has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Mar 2022.

Is ML52 DZC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 DZC 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 ML52 DZC?

ML52 DZC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.