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PO52 YPG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 122,483 miles on the clock, averaging 6,277 miles per year, 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 PO52 YPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,277

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,483 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,277
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 YPG 23k48k73k98k122k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage117,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage111,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage106,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage100,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage94,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage86,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage78,794 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage69,951 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage60,499 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage50,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage44,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage41,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage38,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage36,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage32,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage28,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage23,255 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

RegistrationPO52 YPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 YPG

What car is PO52 YPG?

PO52 YPG is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 YPG?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 YPG was 122,483 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 YPG passed its MOT?

PO52 YPG has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2022.

Is PO52 YPG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 YPG 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 PO52 YPG?

PO52 YPG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.