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ML52 KWZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 113,832 miles on the clock, averaging 7,114 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 KWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,114

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26
Average per year7,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 KWZ 21k44k67k91k114k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,832 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage107,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
PASS
Mileage105,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage103,288 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage95,897 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,895 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage84,798 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,791 miles
Since last MOT+10,461 miles
PASS
Mileage74,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,467 miles
PASS
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOT+13,995 miles
PASS
Mileage49,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage41,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage39,655 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage35,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage27,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage20,843 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 KWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 KWZ

What car is ML52 KWZ?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 KWZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 KWZ was 113,832 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 KWZ passed its MOT?

ML52 KWZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is ML52 KWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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