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HX52 YDP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 129,515 miles on the clock, averaging 7,597 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 HX52 YDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,515
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,597

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,515 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,112
Average per year7,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX52 YDP 11k41k70k100k130k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage120,403 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage114,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage110,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage108,670 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage101,705 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,704 miles
Since last MOT+566 miles
PASS
Mileage101,138 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage95,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage86,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,676 miles
PASS
Mileage76,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,350 miles
PASS
Mileage66,399 miles
Since last MOT+10,035 miles
PASS
Mileage56,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,364 miles
Since last MOT+11,496 miles
PASS
Mileage44,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,587 miles
PASS
Mileage22,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,682 miles
PASS
Mileage10,961 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

RegistrationHX52 YDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HX52 YDP

What car is HX52 YDP?

HX52 YDP is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HX52 YDP?

The last recorded mileage for HX52 YDP was 129,515 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX52 YDP passed its MOT?

HX52 YDP has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2021.

Is HX52 YDP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX52 YDP 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 HX52 YDP?

HX52 YDP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.