Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 52,329 miles on the clock, averaging 3,208 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 VPM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 52,329 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,208 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OY52 VPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OY52 VPM
What car is OY52 VPM?
OY52 VPM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY52 VPM?
The last recorded mileage for OY52 VPM was 52,329 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY52 VPM passed its MOT?
OY52 VPM has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2017.
Is OY52 VPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 VPM 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 VPM?
OY52 VPM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.