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YH52 KWY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 45,550 miles on the clock, averaging 2,536 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 KWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,536

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,336
Average per year2,536
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH52 KWY 10k19k28k37k46k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,336 miles
PASS
Mileage33,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage29,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage27,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage25,390 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage22,548 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,245 miles
PASS
Mileage19,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage18,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage16,979 miles
Since last MOT+914 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,065 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage14,975 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage13,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage12,420 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage11,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage9,908 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 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YH52 KWY

What car is YH52 KWY?

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

What is the mileage of YH52 KWY?

The last recorded mileage for YH52 KWY was 45,550 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH52 KWY passed its MOT?

YH52 KWY has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2020.

Is YH52 KWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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