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OY52 VYV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 103,317 miles on the clock, averaging 7,412 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 VYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,412

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year7,412
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VYV 44k59k73k88k103k '05'13'08

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,317 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage94,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,949 miles
PASS
Mileage77,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage70,428 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,424 miles
Since last MOT+11,180 miles
PASS
Mileage59,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,244 miles
Since last MOT+15,633 miles
PASS
Mileage43,611 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 VYV
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 VYV

What car is OY52 VYV?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VYV?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VYV was 103,317 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VYV passed its MOT?

OY52 VYV has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2013.

Is OY52 VYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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