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KY52 UYF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 48,302 miles on the clock, averaging 1,499 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 KY52 UYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,499

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 reading48,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,405
Average per year1,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY52 UYF 21k28k35k41k48k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage43,897 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,884 miles
Since last MOT+675 miles
PASS
Mileage43,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage41,738 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage40,876 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage40,507 miles
Since last MOT+786 miles
PASS
Mileage39,721 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage39,131 miles
Since last MOT+639 miles
PASS
Mileage38,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,058 miles
PASS
Mileage37,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,434 miles
Since last MOT+985 miles
PASS
Mileage36,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage32,845 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage31,087 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage29,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage27,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage26,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage24,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage22,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage20,994 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

RegistrationKY52 UYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KY52 UYF

What car is KY52 UYF?

KY52 UYF is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KY52 UYF?

The last recorded mileage for KY52 UYF was 48,302 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY52 UYF passed its MOT?

KY52 UYF has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2024.

Is KY52 UYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY52 UYF 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 KY52 UYF?

KY52 UYF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.