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ST52 EBC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 122,953 miles on the clock, averaging 7,827 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 ST52 EBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,827

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,953 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST52 EBC 11k39k67k95k123k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
PASS
Mileage113,177 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage108,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage100,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage92,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage84,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage76,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
PASS
Mileage71,449 miles
Since last MOT+13,413 miles
PASS
Mileage58,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,238 miles
PASS
Mileage49,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,812 miles
PASS
Mileage39,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage33,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage26,688 miles
Since last MOT+9,006 miles
PASS
Mileage17,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage13,855 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage11,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,340 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

RegistrationST52 EBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ST52 EBC

What car is ST52 EBC?

ST52 EBC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.

What is the mileage of ST52 EBC?

The last recorded mileage for ST52 EBC was 122,953 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST52 EBC passed its MOT?

ST52 EBC has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2020.

Is ST52 EBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST52 EBC 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 ST52 EBC?

ST52 EBC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.