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EY52 KYU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 81,377 miles on the clock, averaging 3,647 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 EY52 KYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,377
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,647

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 reading81,377 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 KYU 19k34k50k66k81k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,377 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage79,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,170 miles
PASS
Mileage77,600 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage75,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage72,655 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,651 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage70,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,652 miles
Since last MOT+9,908 miles
PASS
Mileage60,744 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,908 miles
PASS
Mileage50,671 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
PASS
Mileage45,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,673 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,605 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage33,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage32,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage30,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage29,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,179 miles
PASS
Mileage27,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,213 miles
PASS
Mileage26,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage24,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage21,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,677 miles
PASS
Mileage18,755 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

RegistrationEY52 KYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 KYU

What car is EY52 KYU?

EY52 KYU is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY52 KYU?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 KYU was 81,377 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 KYU passed its MOT?

EY52 KYU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.

Is EY52 KYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY52 KYU 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 EY52 KYU?

EY52 KYU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.