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EO52 DYJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 40,985 miles on the clock, averaging 2,964 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 EO52 DYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,964

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,113
Average per year2,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 DYJ 14k21k28k34k41k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,985 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage39,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage38,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,407 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage36,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
PASS
Mileage34,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage31,532 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage28,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage24,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage19,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage14,302 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

RegistrationEO52 DYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 DYJ

What car is EO52 DYJ?

EO52 DYJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO52 DYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 DYJ was 40,985 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 DYJ passed its MOT?

EO52 DYJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2014.

Is EO52 DYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO52 DYJ 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 EO52 DYJ?

EO52 DYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.