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OY52 VXK

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 170,863 miles on the clock, averaging 9,727 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 VXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,727

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,863 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,727
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VXK 70k95k120k146k171k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,863 miles
Since last MOT+103,677 miles
PASS
Mileage67,186 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,132 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage165,295 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage161,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage153,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,629 miles
Since last MOT+12,440 miles
PASS
Mileage141,189 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage129,128 miles
Since last MOT+19,733 miles
PASS
Mileage109,395 miles
Since last MOT+18,135 miles
PASS
Mileage91,260 miles
Since last MOT+21,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,896 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,714 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 VXK
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 VXK

What car is OY52 VXK?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VXK?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VXK was 170,863 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VXK passed its MOT?

OY52 VXK has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.

Is OY52 VXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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