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YB51 YGX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 101,354 miles on the clock, averaging 4,616 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 YB51 YGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,616

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 reading101,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year278
Average per year4,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB51 YGX 41k56k71k86k101k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,354 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage97,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage94,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage90,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage86,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage84,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,433 miles
PASS
Mileage79,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage78,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage75,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage72,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage66,653 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,886 miles
PASS
Mileage53,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,979 miles
PASS
Mileage40,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,691 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

RegistrationYB51 YGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YB51 YGX

What car is YB51 YGX?

YB51 YGX is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YB51 YGX?

The last recorded mileage for YB51 YGX was 101,354 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB51 YGX passed its MOT?

YB51 YGX has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2019.

Is YB51 YGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB51 YGX 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 YB51 YGX?

YB51 YGX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.