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EY52 OXW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 96,707 miles on the clock, averaging 4,805 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 OXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,805

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,707 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 OXW 17k37k57k77k97k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,707 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,703 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage95,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,023 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage92,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage90,596 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,581 miles
Since last MOT+979 miles
PASS
Mileage89,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,233 miles
PASS
Mileage88,369 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,237 miles
Since last MOT+10,325 miles
PASS
Mileage77,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,912 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage69,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,646 miles
PASS
Mileage59,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage55,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage44,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage37,147 miles
Since last MOT+20,022 miles
PASS
Mileage17,125 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 OXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 OXW

What car is EY52 OXW?

EY52 OXW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY52 OXW?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 OXW was 96,707 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 OXW passed its MOT?

EY52 OXW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2022.

Is EY52 OXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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