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OY52 VXJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 113,790 miles on the clock, averaging 7,204 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 VXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,566
Average per year7,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VXJ 21k44k67k91k114k '05'18'10

Check OY52 VXJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage105,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage98,788 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage89,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,480 miles
Since last MOT+11,483 miles
PASS
Mileage77,997 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
PASS
Mileage77,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage71,353 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,424 miles
PASS
Mileage60,921 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,919 miles
Since last MOT+13,334 miles
PASS
Mileage47,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,666 miles
PASS
Mileage36,919 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,735 miles
PASS
Mileage27,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage20,692 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 VXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VXJ

What car is OY52 VXJ?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VXJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VXJ was 113,790 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VXJ passed its MOT?

OY52 VXJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2018.

Is OY52 VXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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