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OY52 KXL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 87,723 miles on the clock, averaging 3,877 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 KXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,877

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 reading87,723 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 KXL 19k36k53k71k88k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,723 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage81,235 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,991 miles
PASS
Mileage77,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage74,362 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,320 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage72,407 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage69,459 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,695 miles
PASS
Mileage67,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage65,153 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage61,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage58,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage54,767 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
PASS
Mileage50,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage44,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage39,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage32,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage28,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage23,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage19,084 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,082 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 KXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 KXL

What car is OY52 KXL?

OY52 KXL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY52 KXL?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 KXL was 87,723 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 KXL passed its MOT?

OY52 KXL has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2024.

Is OY52 KXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 KXL 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 OY52 KXL?

OY52 KXL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.