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ML52 EYP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 13 and failing 12 (52% pass rate). It has 102,863 miles on the clock, averaging 5,813 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 ML52 EYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
52%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,813

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,863 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 EYP 22k42k62k83k103k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage99,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage94,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
Mileage92,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage89,815 miles
FAIL
Mileage898,150 miles
Since last MOT+793,372 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,778 miles
Since last MOT+22,858 miles
PASS
Mileage81,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage76,408 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage70,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage63,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage56,143 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,113 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage46,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,474 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage29,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage21,660 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

RegistrationML52 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ML52 EYP

What car is ML52 EYP?

ML52 EYP is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML52 EYP?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 EYP was 102,863 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 EYP passed its MOT?

ML52 EYP has had 25 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (13 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2019.

Is ML52 EYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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