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PO52 PXW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 126,309 miles on the clock, averaging 7,526 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 PO52 PXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,309
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,309 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,153
Average per year7,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 PXW 21k48k74k100k126k '05'19'13

Check PO52 PXW

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage122,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage116,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage109,873 miles
Since last MOT+403 miles
PASS
Mileage109,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,470 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage104,727 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,680 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,545 miles
PASS
Mileage91,804 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage76,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,875 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage55,217 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,879 miles
Since last MOT+407 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,472 miles
Since last MOT+10,624 miles
PASS
Mileage43,848 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,637 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage35,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage26,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage21,474 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 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 PXW

What car is PO52 PXW?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 PXW?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 PXW was 126,309 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 PXW passed its MOT?

PO52 PXW has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jul 2019.

Is PO52 PXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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