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MT52 XMV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 95,189 miles on the clock, averaging 3,448 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 MT52 XMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,448

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

Low mileage
Latest reading95,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,867
Average per year3,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT52 XMV 30k46k63k79k95k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage92,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage89,496 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage86,679 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,678 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage82,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,396 miles
PASS
Mileage81,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage79,926 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage78,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage76,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage74,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage72,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage68,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage66,050 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage62,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage59,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,222 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage53,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage45,461 miles
Since last MOT+15,541 miles
PASS
Mileage29,920 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

RegistrationMT52 XMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 XMV

What car is MT52 XMV?

MT52 XMV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT52 XMV?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 XMV was 95,189 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 XMV passed its MOT?

MT52 XMV has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2024.

Is MT52 XMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 XMV 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 MT52 XMV?

MT52 XMV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.