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YH52 UWL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 96,395 miles on the clock, averaging 3,684 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 UWL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,684

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 reading96,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH52 UWL 24k42k60k78k96k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,395 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,393 miles
Since last MOT+917 miles
PASS
Mileage95,476 miles
Since last MOT+1,352 miles
PASS
Mileage94,124 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage93,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,191 miles
PASS
Mileage92,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage90,571 miles
Since last MOT+708 miles
PASS
Mileage89,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage88,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage86,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,908 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage84,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage81,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage79,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage72,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage65,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage58,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,487 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage50,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage31,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage23,836 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,833 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 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YH52 UWL

What car is YH52 UWL?

YH52 UWL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YH52 UWL?

The last recorded mileage for YH52 UWL was 96,395 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH52 UWL passed its MOT?

YH52 UWL has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is YH52 UWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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