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OY52 VXP

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 130,252 miles on the clock, averaging 6,029 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 VXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,029

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 reading130,252 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VXP 41k63k86k108k130k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,252 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage125,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage124,681 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage117,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage111,163 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage104,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage101,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage99,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,924 miles
PASS
Mileage97,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage95,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage91,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage88,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage83,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage77,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,194 miles
Since last MOT+17,887 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,307 miles
Since last MOT+18,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,826 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 VXP
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 VXP

What car is OY52 VXP?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VXP?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VXP was 130,252 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VXP passed its MOT?

OY52 VXP has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.

Is OY52 VXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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