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ML52 OXM

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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 125,325 miles on the clock, averaging 4,776 miles per year, well 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 OXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,776

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

Low mileage
Latest reading125,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year100
Average per year4,776
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML52 OXM 66k81k96k110k125k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,325 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage121,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage118,117 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage113,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage108,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage104,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage99,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage94,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage89,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage84,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage79,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage73,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage66,021 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 OXM
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 OXM

What car is ML52 OXM?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 OXM?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 OXM was 125,325 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 OXM passed its MOT?

ML52 OXM has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2018.

Is ML52 OXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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