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OY52 VYB

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 139,311 miles on the clock, averaging 7,524 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 VYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,524

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 reading139,311 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,167
Average per year7,524
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 VYB 49k72k94k117k139k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage139,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage135,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,190 miles
PASS
Mileage126,954 miles
Since last MOT+10,958 miles
PASS
Mileage115,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage107,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,123 miles
PASS
Mileage100,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage92,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage85,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage76,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage68,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage60,801 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage54,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage48,979 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 VYB
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 VYB

What car is OY52 VYB?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VYB?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VYB was 139,311 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VYB passed its MOT?

OY52 VYB has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 31 Aug 2018.

Is OY52 VYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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