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PE52 OSN

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 88,804 miles on the clock, averaging 6,158 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 OSN

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,158

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

Below average
Latest reading88,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,701
Average per year6,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE52 OSN 22k38k55k72k89k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage81,103 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,091 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage76,672 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage73,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage67,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage60,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage50,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage45,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage40,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage33,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage30,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage21,520 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 OSN
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 OSN

What car is PE52 OSN?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 OSN?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 OSN was 88,804 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 OSN passed its MOT?

PE52 OSN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2016.

Is PE52 OSN ULEZ compliant?

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

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