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PJ52 DYD

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 134,265 miles on the clock, averaging 8,510 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ52 DYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
8,510

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,265 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,510
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ52 DYD 22k50k78k106k134k '06'19'14

Check PJ52 DYD

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,265 miles
Since last MOT+17,917 miles
PASS
Mileage116,348 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,347 miles
Since last MOT+18,102 miles
PASS
Mileage98,245 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,243 miles
Since last MOT+16,679 miles
PASS
Mileage81,564 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,469 miles
Since last MOT+19,947 miles
PASS
Mileage61,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage52,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage47,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage41,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage37,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage34,652 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage32,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage29,910 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage27,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage21,758 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

RegistrationPJ52 DYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PJ52 DYD

What car is PJ52 DYD?

PJ52 DYD is a green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PJ52 DYD?

The last recorded mileage for PJ52 DYD was 134,265 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ52 DYD passed its MOT?

PJ52 DYD has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2019.

Is PJ52 DYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ52 DYD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ52 DYD?

PJ52 DYD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.