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PE52 BNB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 123,161 miles on the clock, averaging 7,202 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 PE52 BNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,202

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 BNB 13k40k68k96k123k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,161 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,158 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage113,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage108,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage101,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage99,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage92,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,670 miles
Since last MOT+10,295 miles
PASS
Mileage73,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage65,516 miles
Since last MOT+15,903 miles
PASS
Mileage49,613 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,608 miles
Since last MOT+12,341 miles
PASS
Mileage37,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage29,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage25,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage21,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage17,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage12,733 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

RegistrationPE52 BNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 BNB

What car is PE52 BNB?

PE52 BNB is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE52 BNB?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 BNB was 123,161 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 BNB passed its MOT?

PE52 BNB has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.

Is PE52 BNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE52 BNB 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 PE52 BNB?

PE52 BNB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.