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OY52 VWP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 87,536 miles on the clock, averaging 3,605 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 VWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,605

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

Low mileage
Latest reading87,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,620
Average per year3,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VWP 21k38k54k71k88k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage85,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage84,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,487 miles
PASS
Mileage82,660 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,636 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage80,958 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage78,606 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage75,731 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage73,586 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,563 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage71,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,052 miles
PASS
Mileage69,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage67,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage65,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage62,977 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage60,906 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage58,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage54,104 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,102 miles
Since last MOT+14,204 miles
PASS
Mileage39,898 miles
Since last MOT+14,650 miles
PASS
Mileage25,248 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage20,849 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 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VWP

What car is OY52 VWP?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VWP?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VWP was 87,536 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VWP passed its MOT?

OY52 VWP has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 25 Mar 2025.

Is OY52 VWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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