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MW52 XUH

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 96,686 miles on the clock, averaging 5,608 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 MW52 XUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,608

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 reading96,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 XUH 35k50k66k81k97k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,686 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage93,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage89,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage85,340 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage81,176 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage76,939 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage71,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage60,511 miles
Since last MOT+12,436 miles
PASS
Mileage48,075 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage41,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage34,618 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 XUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 XUH

What car is MW52 XUH?

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

What is the mileage of MW52 XUH?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 XUH was 96,686 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 XUH passed its MOT?

MW52 XUH has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2017.

Is MW52 XUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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