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OY52 UFX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Purple Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourPurple
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 168,989 miles on the clock, averaging 9,904 miles per year, above 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 UFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,904

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 UFX 45k76k107k138k169k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,989 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage160,924 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,942 miles
PASS
Mileage152,981 miles
Since last MOT+668 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,313 miles
Since last MOT+13,254 miles
PASS
Mileage139,059 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage132,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage124,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,788 miles
Since last MOT+18,853 miles
PASS
Mileage105,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,935 miles
Since last MOT+17,106 miles
PASS
Mileage88,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage79,708 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,661 miles
Since last MOT+13,662 miles
PASS
Mileage65,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,374 miles
PASS
Mileage56,625 miles
Since last MOT+11,419 miles
PASS
Mileage45,206 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 UFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 UFX

What car is OY52 UFX?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 UFX?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UFX was 168,989 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UFX passed its MOT?

OY52 UFX has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2019.

Is OY52 UFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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