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VE52 KNW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 135,161 miles on the clock, averaging 5,876 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 VE52 KNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,876

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,579
Average per year5,876
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 KNW 47k69k91k113k135k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,161 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage123,582 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage114,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,451 miles
PASS
Mileage108,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage105,228 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage100,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage94,787 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage92,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage88,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage83,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage76,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,046 miles
PASS
Mileage69,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage63,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage56,364 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage47,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,462 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

RegistrationVE52 KNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 KNW

What car is VE52 KNW?

VE52 KNW is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VE52 KNW?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 KNW was 135,161 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 KNW passed its MOT?

VE52 KNW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 8 Dec 2021.

Is VE52 KNW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 KNW 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 VE52 KNW?

VE52 KNW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.