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PO52 VVE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 150,633 miles on the clock, averaging 4,367 miles per year, well 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 VVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
150,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,367

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading150,633 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year4,367
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 VVE 66k87k108k130k151k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,633 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,613 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage149,627 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage149,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage147,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage143,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage138,788 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage128,292 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage127,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,949 miles
PASS
Mileage125,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage122,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage117,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage114,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage108,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage101,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage94,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,589 miles
PASS
Mileage87,015 miles
Since last MOT+13,675 miles
PASS
Mileage73,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage66,313 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 VVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 VVE

What car is PO52 VVE?

PO52 VVE is a purple Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 VVE?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 VVE was 150,633 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 VVE passed its MOT?

PO52 VVE has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is PO52 VVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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