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OY52 VZG

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 39,120 miles on the clock, averaging 4,330 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 VZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
39,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
4,330

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading39,120 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VZG 27k30k33k36k39k '05'08'07

Check OY52 VZG

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage39,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,120 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage37,435 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,035 miles
PASS
Mileage27,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,396 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 VZG
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 VZG

What car is OY52 VZG?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VZG?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VZG was 39,120 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VZG passed its MOT?

OY52 VZG has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2008.

Is OY52 VZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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