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MW52 BWC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 128,911 miles on the clock, averaging 9,363 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MW52 BWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,363

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,125
Average per year9,363
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 BWC 23k49k76k102k129k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,911 miles
Since last MOT+15,125 miles
PASS
Mileage113,786 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,785 miles
Since last MOT+15,933 miles
PASS
Mileage97,852 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,842 miles
Since last MOT+12,810 miles
PASS
Mileage85,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage76,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage69,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage62,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage57,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,203 miles
PASS
Mileage48,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage38,554 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage29,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage22,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,958 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

RegistrationMW52 BWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 BWC

What car is MW52 BWC?

MW52 BWC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MW52 BWC?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 BWC was 128,911 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 BWC passed its MOT?

MW52 BWC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.

Is MW52 BWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 BWC 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 MW52 BWC?

MW52 BWC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.