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OY52 VJC

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 107,226 miles on the clock, averaging 4,980 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 OY52 VJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,980

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VJC 20k42k64k86k107k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,226 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage104,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage101,339 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,327 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage96,212 miles
Since last MOT+479 miles
PASS
Mileage95,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage94,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage91,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage73,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,968 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage69,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage60,055 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,053 miles
Since last MOT+14,985 miles
PASS
Mileage45,068 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,752 miles
PASS
Mileage34,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage31,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage25,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage20,325 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 VJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VJC

What car is OY52 VJC?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VJC?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VJC was 107,226 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VJC passed its MOT?

OY52 VJC has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2023.

Is OY52 VJC ULEZ compliant?

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

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