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ML52 EYR

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 120,636 miles on the clock, averaging 8,222 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 ML52 EYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,636
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,222

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 reading120,636 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 EYR 26k49k73k97k121k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,636 miles
Since last MOT+12,118 miles
PASS
Mileage108,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,518 miles
Since last MOT+22,229 miles
PASS
Mileage86,289 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,051 miles
Since last MOT+15,207 miles
PASS
Mileage70,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,844 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage58,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage56,760 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage53,215 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage50,775 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage48,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,030 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage35,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,090 miles
PASS
Mileage25,528 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 EYR
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 EYR

What car is ML52 EYR?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 EYR?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 EYR was 120,636 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 EYR passed its MOT?

ML52 EYR has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2017.

Is ML52 EYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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