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PE52 XCW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 111,992 miles on the clock, averaging 6,607 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 XCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,607

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 reading111,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year6,607
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 XCW 14k38k63k87k112k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,992 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage101,653 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage97,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage92,208 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage82,289 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage71,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage66,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage58,251 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage55,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,971 miles
Since last MOT+15,561 miles
PASS
Mileage40,410 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,262 miles
Since last MOT+12,354 miles
PASS
Mileage27,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage22,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage18,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage13,851 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 XCW
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 XCW

What car is PE52 XCW?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 XCW?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 XCW was 111,992 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 XCW passed its MOT?

PE52 XCW has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2020.

Is PE52 XCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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