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OY52 VTM

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 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 132,573 miles on the clock, averaging 5,186 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 VTM

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VTM 36k60k84k108k133k '05'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,573 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage130,348 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage128,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,049 miles
Since last MOT+596 miles
PASS
Mileage127,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage123,622 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage123,606 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage113,836 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,835 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,662 miles
Since last MOT+9,915 miles
PASS
Mileage103,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage101,850 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage98,303 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage96,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,871 miles
PASS
Mileage91,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage82,090 miles
Since last MOT+12,384 miles
PASS
Mileage69,706 miles
Since last MOT+10,797 miles
PASS
Mileage58,909 miles
Since last MOT+10,384 miles
PASS
Mileage48,525 miles
Since last MOT+12,452 miles
PASS
Mileage36,073 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 VTM
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 VTM

What car is OY52 VTM?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VTM?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VTM was 132,573 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VTM passed its MOT?

OY52 VTM has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2024.

Is OY52 VTM ULEZ compliant?

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

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