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OY52 VRT

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 77,364 miles on the clock, averaging 6,046 miles per year, 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 VRT

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,046

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,364 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VRT 19k34k48k63k77k '06'15'12

Check OY52 VRT

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,470 miles
PASS
Mileage64,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,894 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage59,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage57,108 miles
Since last MOT+731 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage51,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage45,927 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage43,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,431 miles
Since last MOT+9,399 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,803 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,229 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 VRT
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 VRT

What car is OY52 VRT?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VRT?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VRT was 77,364 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VRT passed its MOT?

OY52 VRT has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2015.

Is OY52 VRT ULEZ compliant?

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

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