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PE52 LDN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 93,504 miles on the clock, averaging 5,892 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PE52 LDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,892

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 reading93,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,759
Average per year5,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 LDN 20k39k57k75k94k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage85,745 miles
Since last MOT+17,643 miles
PASS
Mileage68,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage60,119 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage58,488 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,487 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage57,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage56,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage50,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage44,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,478 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,991 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage26,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage20,397 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 LDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 LDN

What car is PE52 LDN?

PE52 LDN is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE52 LDN?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 LDN was 93,504 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 LDN passed its MOT?

PE52 LDN has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2019.

Is PE52 LDN ULEZ compliant?

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

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