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OV52 SVY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 121,118 miles on the clock, averaging 7,927 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 OV52 SVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,927

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,554
Average per year7,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 SVY 42k62k81k101k121k '05'15'11

Check OV52 SVY

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage113,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage110,883 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage100,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage93,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage87,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,070 miles
PASS
Mileage77,502 miles
Since last MOT+11,546 miles
PASS
Mileage65,956 miles
Since last MOT+11,864 miles
PASS
Mileage54,092 miles
Since last MOT+12,237 miles
PASS
Mileage41,855 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 SVY
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 SVY

What car is OV52 SVY?

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

What is the mileage of OV52 SVY?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 SVY was 121,118 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 SVY passed its MOT?

OV52 SVY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 Nov 2015.

Is OV52 SVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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