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WJ52 WCG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 118,623 miles on the clock, averaging 10,031 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WJ52 WCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,623
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,031

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,623 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34
Average per year10,031
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ52 WCG 7k35k63k91k119k '05'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,623 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,040 miles
PASS
Mileage116,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage114,764 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,774 miles
Since last MOT+12,895 miles
PASS
Mileage93,879 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage84,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,976 miles
Since last MOT+16,263 miles
PASS
Mileage68,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,713 miles
Since last MOT+15,535 miles
PASS
Mileage53,178 miles
Since last MOT+13,819 miles
PASS
Mileage39,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,359 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
PASS
Mileage27,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage16,811 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage16,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage11,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage7,259 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

RegistrationWJ52 WCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WJ52 WCG

What car is WJ52 WCG?

WJ52 WCG is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WJ52 WCG?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 WCG was 118,623 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 WCG passed its MOT?

WJ52 WCG has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2016.

Is WJ52 WCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ52 WCG 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 WJ52 WCG?

WJ52 WCG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.