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OY02 RYJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 7 (46% pass rate). It has 53,114 miles on the clock, averaging 3,806 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 OY02 RYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
46%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,806

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

Low mileage
Latest reading53,114 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,806
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY02 RYJ 23k30k38k46k53k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage50,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage47,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage41,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage36,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage27,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,695 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

RegistrationOY02 RYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OY02 RYJ

What car is OY02 RYJ?

OY02 RYJ is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY02 RYJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 RYJ was 53,114 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 RYJ passed its MOT?

OY02 RYJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (6 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2014.

Is OY02 RYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY02 RYJ 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 OY02 RYJ?

OY02 RYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.