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OY52 VRZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 94,263 miles on the clock, averaging 6,471 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 VRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,263 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,527
Average per year6,471
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 VRZ 29k46k62k78k94k '07'17'13

Check OY52 VRZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage90,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage85,485 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage78,432 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage69,073 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage63,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,945 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage39,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage34,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage29,336 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 VRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VRZ

What car is OY52 VRZ?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VRZ?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VRZ was 94,263 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VRZ passed its MOT?

OY52 VRZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2017.

Is OY52 VRZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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