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OV52 UXY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 37,793 miles on the clock, averaging 1,840 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 OV52 UXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
1,840

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading37,793 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,840
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 UXY 11k17k24k31k38k '05'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage34,742 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage26,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
PASS
Mileage16,594 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage12,379 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,723 miles
PASS
Mileage3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage29,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,292 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
PASS
Mileage29,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage24,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage19,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage14,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage10,620 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 UXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 UXY

What car is OV52 UXY?

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

What is the mileage of OV52 UXY?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 UXY was 37,793 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 UXY passed its MOT?

OV52 UXY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2020.

Is OV52 UXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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