Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 124,299 miles on the clock, averaging 7,422 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 AO52 YLC
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 124,299 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,422 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AO52 YLC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AO52 YLC
What car is AO52 YLC?
AO52 YLC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.
What is the mileage of AO52 YLC?
The last recorded mileage for AO52 YLC was 124,299 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO52 YLC passed its MOT?
AO52 YLC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2018.
Is AO52 YLC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 YLC 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 AO52 YLC?
AO52 YLC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.