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PE52 DXG

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 58,888 miles on the clock, averaging 3,643 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 PE52 DXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,643

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

Low mileage
Latest reading58,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year133
Average per year3,643
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 DXG 15k26k37k48k59k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,888 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,755 miles
Since last MOT+12,388 miles
PASS
Mileage46,367 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage37,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage35,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage33,658 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage31,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage28,910 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage26,582 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage24,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,053 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage22,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage20,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,483 miles
PASS
Mileage17,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage14,905 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 DXG
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 DXG

What car is PE52 DXG?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 DXG?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 DXG was 58,888 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 DXG passed its MOT?

PE52 DXG has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2017.

Is PE52 DXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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