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OY52 XOS

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 45,174 miles on the clock, averaging 4,432 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 XOS

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,432

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 reading45,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,384
Average per year4,432
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 XOS 14k22k30k37k45k '06'13'10

Check OY52 XOS

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage40,790 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage35,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage30,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage25,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage21,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage17,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage14,002 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 XOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 XOS

What car is OY52 XOS?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 XOS?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 XOS was 45,174 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 XOS passed its MOT?

OY52 XOS has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Nov 2013.

Is OY52 XOS ULEZ compliant?

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

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