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WP52 CAX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 120,068 miles on the clock, averaging 7,382 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 WP52 CAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,382

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 reading120,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP52 CAX 14k41k67k94k120k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,068 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,067 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
PASS
Mileage120,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage115,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage108,877 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage105,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage102,488 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage99,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage90,639 miles
Since last MOT+13,694 miles
PASS
Mileage76,945 miles
Since last MOT+19,975 miles
PASS
Mileage56,970 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,956 miles
Since last MOT+17,412 miles
PASS
Mileage39,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage32,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage28,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage23,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,459 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage14,291 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

RegistrationWP52 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WP52 CAX

What car is WP52 CAX?

WP52 CAX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WP52 CAX?

The last recorded mileage for WP52 CAX was 120,068 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP52 CAX passed its MOT?

WP52 CAX has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2020.

Is WP52 CAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP52 CAX 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 WP52 CAX?

WP52 CAX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.