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OY52 VTL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 92,339 miles on the clock, averaging 4,524 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 VTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,524

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

Low mileage
Latest reading92,339 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,524
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 VTL 22k40k57k75k92k '05'21'14

Check OY52 VTL

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,339 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage88,016 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,009 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage80,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage74,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,821 miles
PASS
Mileage70,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage66,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage62,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage58,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage54,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage50,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage47,297 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage43,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage40,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage34,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage28,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage22,466 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 VTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VTL

What car is OY52 VTL?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VTL?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VTL was 92,339 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VTL passed its MOT?

OY52 VTL has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is OY52 VTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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