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PE52 LUA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 89,334 miles on the clock, averaging 4,219 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 LUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,219

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,334 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 LUA 28k43k58k74k89k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage85,903 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage83,110 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage81,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,661 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage79,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage77,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage72,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage68,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage63,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage57,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage52,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage46,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage39,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage31,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage27,586 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 LUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 LUA

What car is PE52 LUA?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 LUA?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 LUA was 89,334 miles, recorded on 15 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 LUA passed its MOT?

PE52 LUA has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2020.

Is PE52 LUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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