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YH52 KPL

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 82,238 miles on the clock, averaging 4,491 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 YH52 KPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,491

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 reading82,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,538
Average per year4,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH52 KPL 18k34k50k66k82k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,238 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage76,700 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,685 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage67,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,900 miles
Since last MOT+10,013 miles
PASS
Mileage57,887 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage51,151 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage46,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage40,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage33,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage27,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,777 miles
PASS
Mileage25,298 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,439 miles
PASS
Mileage21,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,533 miles
PASS
Mileage19,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage18,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,098 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

RegistrationYH52 KPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YH52 KPL

What car is YH52 KPL?

YH52 KPL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YH52 KPL?

The last recorded mileage for YH52 KPL was 82,238 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH52 KPL passed its MOT?

YH52 KPL has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2020.

Is YH52 KPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH52 KPL 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 YH52 KPL?

YH52 KPL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.