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OY52 VUH

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 102,811 miles on the clock, averaging 6,444 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 VUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,444

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

Below average
Latest reading102,811 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,261
Average per year6,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VUH 38k54k70k87k103k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage102,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage96,550 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage90,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
PASS
Mileage88,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage86,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage82,882 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage73,225 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage63,313 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,266 miles
Since last MOT+20,150 miles
PASS
Mileage43,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage37,851 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 VUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VUH

What car is OY52 VUH?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VUH?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VUH was 102,811 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VUH passed its MOT?

OY52 VUH has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 27 Sep 2016.

Is OY52 VUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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