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PE52 BNF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 137,356 miles on the clock, averaging 6,321 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 BNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,321

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 reading137,356 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 BNF 27k54k82k110k137k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage133,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,571 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage131,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage124,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage116,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage109,909 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage100,152 miles
Since last MOT+11,897 miles
PASS
Mileage88,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage79,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage72,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,974 miles
PASS
Mileage67,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage62,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage56,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,120 miles
PASS
Mileage51,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage45,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage39,434 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage33,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage26,752 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 BNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 BNF

What car is PE52 BNF?

PE52 BNF is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE52 BNF?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 BNF was 137,356 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 BNF passed its MOT?

PE52 BNF has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2023.

Is PE52 BNF ULEZ compliant?

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

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