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ML52 PFN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 110,003 miles on the clock, averaging 7,367 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 PFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,367

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 reading110,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,808
Average per year7,367
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 PFN 37k55k73k92k110k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage107,195 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage104,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage101,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,955 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage91,544 miles
Since last MOT+15,328 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,216 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,950 miles
PASS
Mileage73,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,813 miles
PASS
Mileage62,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage53,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,313 miles
PASS
Mileage44,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage36,741 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 PFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 PFN

What car is ML52 PFN?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 PFN?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 PFN was 110,003 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 PFN passed its MOT?

ML52 PFN has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 15 Sep 2016.

Is ML52 PFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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