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OY52 VSP

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 96,601 miles on the clock, averaging 4,500 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 VSP

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,500

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,601 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VSP 24k42k60k79k97k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,601 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,595 miles
Since last MOT+930 miles
PASS
Mileage95,665 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage90,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,665 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage90,051 miles
Since last MOT+999 miles
PASS
Mileage89,052 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,047 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
PASS
Mileage88,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage80,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage77,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,228 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage67,201 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage62,054 miles
Since last MOT+11,604 miles
PASS
Mileage50,450 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,573 miles
PASS
Mileage44,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage40,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage35,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage30,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage24,325 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 VSP
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 VSP

What car is OY52 VSP?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VSP?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VSP was 96,601 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VSP passed its MOT?

OY52 VSP has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 27 Oct 2022.

Is OY52 VSP ULEZ compliant?

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

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