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BU52 YKP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 117,963 miles on the clock, averaging 4,870 miles per year, well 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 BU52 YKP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,870

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

Low mileage
Latest reading117,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,663
Average per year4,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 YKP 21k45k69k94k118k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
PASS
Mileage111,300 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,223 miles
Since last MOT+16,529 miles
PASS
Mileage94,694 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,655 miles
Since last MOT+13,041 miles
PASS
Mileage81,614 miles
Since last MOT+16,380 miles
PASS
Mileage65,234 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,233 miles
Since last MOT+17,155 miles
PASS
Mileage48,078 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage44,529 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage42,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage38,792 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage35,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage31,763 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
PASS
Mileage31,441 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage30,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage29,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,106 miles
PASS
Mileage28,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage27,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage24,743 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage23,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,316 miles
PASS
Mileage22,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage20,804 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

RegistrationBU52 YKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 YKP

What car is BU52 YKP?

BU52 YKP is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU52 YKP?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 YKP was 117,963 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 YKP passed its MOT?

BU52 YKP has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is BU52 YKP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 YKP 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 BU52 YKP?

BU52 YKP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.