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OY52 VYG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 60,519 miles on the clock, averaging 2,744 miles per year, well 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 VYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
91%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,744

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

Low mileage
Latest reading60,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,266
Average per year2,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VYG 5k19k33k47k61k '05'25'15

Check OY52 VYG

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,519 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage59,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,054 miles
PASS
Mileage58,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage56,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,323 miles
PASS
Mileage55,159 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage54,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage52,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage50,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage45,956 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage43,651 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage42,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage40,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage35,439 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage30,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage25,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage22,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage18,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage14,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage10,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage7,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage5,323 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 VYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VYG

What car is OY52 VYG?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VYG?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VYG was 60,519 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VYG passed its MOT?

OY52 VYG has had 23 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (21 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.

Is OY52 VYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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