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OY02 UHU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 134,153 miles on the clock, averaging 9,068 miles per year, above 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 UHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,068

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,153 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,941
Average per year9,068
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY02 UHU 24k51k79k107k134k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage128,212 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage128,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage124,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage110,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage100,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,255 miles
Since last MOT+13,329 miles
PASS
Mileage77,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,925 miles
Since last MOT+13,832 miles
PASS
Mileage64,093 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,726 miles
Since last MOT+11,965 miles
PASS
Mileage51,761 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,760 miles
Since last MOT+13,283 miles
PASS
Mileage38,477 miles
Since last MOT+14,851 miles
PASS
Mileage23,626 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 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OY02 UHU

What car is OY02 UHU?

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

What is the mileage of OY02 UHU?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 UHU was 134,153 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 UHU passed its MOT?

OY02 UHU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2018.

Is OY02 UHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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