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OV52 FOT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 125,489 miles on the clock, averaging 5,828 miles per year, 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 OV52 FOT

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,828

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,194
Average per year5,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 FOT 21k47k73k99k125k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage119,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage114,390 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,382 miles
Since last MOT+530 miles
PASS
Mileage113,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage112,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage105,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage99,370 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage90,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage85,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,394 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage63,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage56,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage49,764 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage42,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage36,294 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage29,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage21,144 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

RegistrationOV52 FOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 FOT

What car is OV52 FOT?

OV52 FOT is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OV52 FOT?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 FOT was 125,489 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 FOT passed its MOT?

OV52 FOT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 Sep 2023.

Is OV52 FOT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 FOT 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 OV52 FOT?

OV52 FOT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.