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ML52 OEN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 95,307 miles on the clock, averaging 6,595 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 OEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,595

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,307 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 OEN 16k36k56k76k95k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,307 miles
Since last MOT+18,099 miles
PASS
Mileage77,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,352 miles
PASS
Mileage74,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage67,975 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage62,752 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage56,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage53,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage48,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage45,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage38,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
Mileage28,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage22,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage16,475 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 OEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
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 OEN

What car is ML52 OEN?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 OEN?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 OEN was 95,307 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 OEN passed its MOT?

ML52 OEN has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2017.

Is ML52 OEN ULEZ compliant?

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

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