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OY52 VVJ

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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 95,326 miles on the clock, averaging 6,370 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 VVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,370

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,326 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,370
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VVJ 24k42k60k78k95k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,326 miles
Since last MOT+13,384 miles
PASS
Mileage81,942 miles
Since last MOT+10,637 miles
PASS
Mileage71,305 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage59,271 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage54,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage50,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage44,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage39,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage35,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage30,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage24,282 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 VVJ
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 VVJ

What car is OY52 VVJ?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VVJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VVJ was 95,326 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VVJ passed its MOT?

OY52 VVJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2017.

Is OY52 VVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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