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PO52 YYJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 79,734 miles on the clock, averaging 3,971 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 PO52 YYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,971

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 reading79,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 YYJ 12k29k46k63k80k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,734 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage76,105 miles
Since last MOT+10,845 miles
PASS
Mileage65,260 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage61,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage57,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,710 miles
PASS
Mileage55,303 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,302 miles
Since last MOT+1,855 miles
PASS
Mileage53,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage49,691 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage40,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage33,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage25,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage21,348 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage20,501 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
PASS
Mileage19,563 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,562 miles
Since last MOT+1,116 miles
PASS
Mileage18,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage17,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage14,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage11,662 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 YYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 YYJ

What car is PO52 YYJ?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 YYJ?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 YYJ was 79,734 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 YYJ passed its MOT?

PO52 YYJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2022.

Is PO52 YYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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