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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 13 (55% pass rate). It has 143,779 miles on the clock, averaging 7,009 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 VUP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,779 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 7,009 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 VUP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Purple |
| 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 VUP
What car is OY52 VUP?
OY52 VUP is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY52 VUP?
The last recorded mileage for OY52 VUP was 143,779 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY52 VUP passed its MOT?
OY52 VUP has had 29 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (16 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2021.
Is OY52 VUP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 VUP 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 VUP?
OY52 VUP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.