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PX52 OCP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 71,789 miles on the clock, averaging 3,915 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PX52 OCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,915

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year3,915
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX52 OCP 5k22k38k55k72k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,789 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage63,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage58,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage51,542 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage46,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage42,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage38,797 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage35,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage31,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage25,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
PASS
Mileage19,876 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage11,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage9,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage7,137 miles
Since last MOT+789 miles
PASS
Mileage6,348 miles
Since last MOT+1,289 miles
PASS
Mileage5,059 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 OCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PX52 OCP

What car is PX52 OCP?

PX52 OCP is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PX52 OCP?

The last recorded mileage for PX52 OCP was 71,789 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX52 OCP passed its MOT?

PX52 OCP has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2022.

Is PX52 OCP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX52 OCP 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 PX52 OCP?

PX52 OCP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.