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PO52 VXT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 77,981 miles on the clock, averaging 5,101 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 VXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,101

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 reading77,981 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 VXT 16k31k47k62k78k '06'18'14

Check PO52 VXT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage72,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage67,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage64,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage59,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage51,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage45,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage40,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage26,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,251 miles
PASS
Mileage15,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,930 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 VXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 VXT

What car is PO52 VXT?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 VXT?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 VXT was 77,981 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 VXT passed its MOT?

PO52 VXT has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2018.

Is PO52 VXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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