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PO52 YYW

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 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 64,393 miles on the clock, averaging 2,779 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 YYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,779

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 reading64,393 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 YYW 17k29k41k52k64k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage60,330 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,327 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage59,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,195 miles
Since last MOT+930 miles
PASS
Mileage58,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage56,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage53,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage51,236 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage47,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage43,855 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage41,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage38,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage35,282 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage32,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage25,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage22,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage19,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage16,797 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 YYW
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 YYW

What car is PO52 YYW?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 YYW?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 YYW was 64,393 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 YYW passed its MOT?

PO52 YYW has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2023.

Is PO52 YYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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