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WV52 WJA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 158,757 miles on the clock, averaging 15,798 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 WV52 WJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,798

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,288
Average per year15,798
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WV52 WJA 44k73k101k130k159k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,757 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
PASS
Mileage149,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,472 miles
PASS
Mileage137,997 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,995 miles
Since last MOT+14,048 miles
PASS
Mileage123,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,947 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage110,566 miles
Since last MOT+23,201 miles
PASS
Mileage87,365 miles
Since last MOT+24,160 miles
PASS
Mileage63,205 miles
Since last MOT+18,939 miles
PASS
Mileage44,266 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,006 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

RegistrationWV52 WJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WV52 WJA

What car is WV52 WJA?

WV52 WJA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WV52 WJA?

The last recorded mileage for WV52 WJA was 158,757 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV52 WJA passed its MOT?

WV52 WJA has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2012.

Is WV52 WJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV52 WJA 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 WV52 WJA?

WV52 WJA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.