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OU02 YZH

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 78,112 miles on the clock, averaging 3,326 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 OU02 YZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,326

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,112 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU02 YZH 19k34k49k63k78k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage73,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage70,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage68,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage66,891 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage64,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage60,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage56,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage52,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage45,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage35,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage33,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage29,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage26,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage22,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage19,123 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

RegistrationOU02 YZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OU02 YZH

What car is OU02 YZH?

OU02 YZH is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU02 YZH?

The last recorded mileage for OU02 YZH was 78,112 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU02 YZH passed its MOT?

OU02 YZH has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2023.

Is OU02 YZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU02 YZH 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 OU02 YZH?

OU02 YZH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.