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OY52 VRP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 132,475 miles on the clock, averaging 9,589 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 VRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,589

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 reading132,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,075
Average per year9,589
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VRP 32k57k82k107k132k '05'16'10

Check OY52 VRP

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,075 miles
PASS
Mileage129,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage122,891 miles
Since last MOT+16,995 miles
PASS
Mileage105,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,896 miles
Since last MOT+14,595 miles
PASS
Mileage91,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage77,675 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage67,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,873 miles
Since last MOT+12,711 miles
PASS
Mileage45,162 miles
Since last MOT+12,759 miles
PASS
Mileage32,403 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 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VRP

What car is OY52 VRP?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VRP?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VRP was 132,475 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VRP passed its MOT?

OY52 VRP has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 26 Feb 2016.

Is OY52 VRP ULEZ compliant?

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

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