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OY52 VUF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 52,541 miles on the clock, averaging 4,532 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 VUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,532

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,127
Average per year4,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VUF 17k26k35k44k53k '07'15'11

Check OY52 VUF

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage48,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage45,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage41,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage37,064 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage31,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage22,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage19,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage17,008 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 VUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VUF

What car is OY52 VUF?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VUF?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VUF was 52,541 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VUF passed its MOT?

OY52 VUF has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2015.

Is OY52 VUF ULEZ compliant?

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

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