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OY52 VVB

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 112,335 miles on the clock, averaging 9,393 miles per year, above 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 VVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,393

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading112,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,816
Average per year9,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VVB 16k40k64k88k112k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage102,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,519 miles
Since last MOT+16,001 miles
PASS
Mileage86,518 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,516 miles
Since last MOT+15,999 miles
PASS
Mileage70,517 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,459 miles
Since last MOT+12,464 miles
PASS
Mileage57,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,995 miles
Since last MOT+44,555 miles
PASS
Mileage13,440 miles
PASS
Mileage40,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,666 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage31,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage25,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage20,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage15,773 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 VVB
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 VVB

What car is OY52 VVB?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VVB?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VVB was 112,335 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VVB passed its MOT?

OY52 VVB has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is OY52 VVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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