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OY52 UMF

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 109,087 miles on the clock, averaging 9,261 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 OY52 UMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,087
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,261

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 reading109,087 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year9,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 UMF 24k45k66k88k109k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,087 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage100,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,443 miles
PASS
Mileage92,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,993 miles
PASS
Mileage80,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,996 miles
Since last MOT+11,666 miles
PASS
Mileage69,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,330 miles
Since last MOT+26,876 miles
PASS
Mileage42,454 miles
Since last MOT+14,084 miles
PASS
Mileage28,370 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage23,742 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

RegistrationOY52 UMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 UMF

What car is OY52 UMF?

OY52 UMF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY52 UMF?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UMF was 109,087 miles, recorded on 6 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UMF passed its MOT?

OY52 UMF has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2015.

Is OY52 UMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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