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VX52 SYY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 168,320 miles on the clock, averaging 6,232 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 VX52 SYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,232

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 reading168,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,225
Average per year6,232
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX52 SYY 63k89k115k142k168k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage164,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage160,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage158,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage155,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage150,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage145,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage140,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage136,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage131,865 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage125,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage119,358 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage113,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,920 miles
PASS
Mileage104,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage93,105 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage88,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,266 miles
Since last MOT+13,084 miles
PASS
Mileage75,182 miles
Since last MOT+12,549 miles
PASS
Mileage62,633 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

RegistrationVX52 SYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VX52 SYY

What car is VX52 SYY?

VX52 SYY is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VX52 SYY?

The last recorded mileage for VX52 SYY was 168,320 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX52 SYY passed its MOT?

VX52 SYY has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2023.

Is VX52 SYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX52 SYY 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 VX52 SYY?

VX52 SYY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.