Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 112,871 miles on the clock, averaging 5,204 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 HTY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,871 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,204 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML52 HTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ML52 HTY
What car is ML52 HTY?
ML52 HTY is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 HTY?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 HTY was 112,871 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 HTY passed its MOT?
ML52 HTY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2022.
Is ML52 HTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 HTY 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 HTY?
ML52 HTY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.