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PE52 ORU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 48,752 miles on the clock, averaging 1,839 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 ORU

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,839

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year1,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 ORU 15k24k32k40k49k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,752 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,744 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
PASS
Mileage48,505 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage47,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,531 miles
Since last MOT+566 miles
PASS
Mileage46,965 miles
Since last MOT+1,062 miles
PASS
Mileage45,903 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage45,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage43,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage41,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage38,766 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage35,634 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage32,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage29,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage26,614 miles
Since last MOT+1,103 miles
PASS
Mileage25,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,198 miles
PASS
Mileage24,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage22,834 miles
Since last MOT+2,228 miles
PASS
Mileage20,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage18,389 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage15,408 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 ORU
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 ORU

What car is PE52 ORU?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 ORU?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 ORU was 48,752 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 ORU passed its MOT?

PE52 ORU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2024.

Is PE52 ORU ULEZ compliant?

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

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