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YK52 HRL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 116,230 miles on the clock, averaging 7,464 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YK52 HRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,464

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,230 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,464
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK52 HRL 31k52k74k95k116k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,230 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage107,518 miles
Since last MOT+10,652 miles
PASS
Mileage96,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage87,361 miles
Since last MOT+13,207 miles
PASS
Mileage74,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage67,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,910 miles
PASS
Mileage63,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage59,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage54,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage47,838 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,829 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage40,981 miles
Since last MOT+9,960 miles
PASS
Mileage31,021 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

RegistrationYK52 HRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YK52 HRL

What car is YK52 HRL?

YK52 HRL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YK52 HRL?

The last recorded mileage for YK52 HRL was 116,230 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK52 HRL passed its MOT?

YK52 HRL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2017.

Is YK52 HRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK52 HRL 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 YK52 HRL?

YK52 HRL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.