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OY52 VXC

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 80,584 miles on the clock, averaging 8,038 miles per year, around 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 VXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,038

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading80,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,038
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 VXC 20k35k50k65k81k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,584 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,580 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage72,809 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage65,936 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage60,852 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,775 miles
PASS
Mileage52,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage44,392 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage31,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,533 miles
PASS
Mileage19,798 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 VXC
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 VXC

What car is OY52 VXC?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VXC?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VXC was 80,584 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VXC passed its MOT?

OY52 VXC has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2014.

Is OY52 VXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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