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VU52 DYX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 125,103 miles on the clock, averaging 5,346 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for VU52 DYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,346

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

Below average
Latest reading125,103 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 DYX 28k52k77k101k125k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage120,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage116,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage113,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage107,212 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage103,710 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,708 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage102,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage97,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage92,541 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage86,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage80,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,958 miles
PASS
Mileage73,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage67,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage61,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage56,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage51,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,926 miles
PASS
Mileage41,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage34,839 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage28,055 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 DYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VU52 DYX

What car is VU52 DYX?

VU52 DYX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VU52 DYX?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 DYX was 125,103 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 DYX passed its MOT?

VU52 DYX has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2023.

Is VU52 DYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU52 DYX 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 VU52 DYX?

VU52 DYX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.