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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 116,592 miles on the clock, averaging 8,408 miles per year, around 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 VTA
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,592 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,408 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 VTA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VTA
What car is OY52 VTA?
OY52 VTA is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY52 VTA?
The last recorded mileage for OY52 VTA was 116,592 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY52 VTA passed its MOT?
OY52 VTA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2016.
Is OY52 VTA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 VTA 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 VTA?
OY52 VTA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.