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PO52 PWZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 109,080 miles on the clock, averaging 6,268 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 PO52 PWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,080
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,268

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 reading109,080 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year6,268
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PO52 PWZ 46k62k78k93k109k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,080 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage104,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage99,594 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage94,122 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage87,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage82,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage76,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage70,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage64,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage55,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,439 miles
PASS
Mileage46,462 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

RegistrationPO52 PWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 PWZ

What car is PO52 PWZ?

PO52 PWZ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 PWZ?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 PWZ was 109,080 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 PWZ passed its MOT?

PO52 PWZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2016.

Is PO52 PWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 PWZ 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 PO52 PWZ?

PO52 PWZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.