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YH52 OUY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 123,427 miles on the clock, averaging 5,223 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 YH52 OUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,223

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 reading123,427 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH52 OUY 37k58k80k102k123k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,427 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage117,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage108,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
PASS
Mileage107,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage103,384 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage101,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage98,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage96,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage93,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage91,090 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage88,574 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage85,858 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage81,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage75,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage68,939 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,937 miles
Since last MOT+11,479 miles
PASS
Mileage57,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage49,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,338 miles
Since last MOT+12,606 miles
PASS
Mileage36,732 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 OUY
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 OUY

What car is YH52 OUY?

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

What is the mileage of YH52 OUY?

The last recorded mileage for YH52 OUY was 123,427 miles, recorded on 2 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH52 OUY passed its MOT?

YH52 OUY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2023.

Is YH52 OUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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