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OY02 YZA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 71,386 miles on the clock, averaging 3,572 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 YZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,572

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,386 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY02 YZA 12k27k42k57k71k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage67,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,344 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage58,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,830 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage50,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage45,464 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage41,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage38,453 miles
Since last MOT+637 miles
PASS
Mileage37,816 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
PASS
Mileage36,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage34,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage32,628 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage30,884 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage29,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,459 miles
PASS
Mileage27,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage26,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage23,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage16,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage11,929 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 YZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OY02 YZA

What car is OY02 YZA?

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

What is the mileage of OY02 YZA?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 YZA was 71,386 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 YZA passed its MOT?

OY02 YZA has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2023.

Is OY02 YZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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