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YM52 EKT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 101,577 miles on the clock, averaging 4,764 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 YM52 EKT

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,577
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,764

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,577 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,952
Average per year4,764
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 EKT 38k54k70k86k102k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,952 miles
PASS
Mileage91,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage86,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage84,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage80,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage75,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage73,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage71,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage69,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage67,961 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage66,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage62,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,865 miles
PASS
Mileage50,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage46,057 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage37,529 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

RegistrationYM52 EKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 EKT

What car is YM52 EKT?

YM52 EKT is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YM52 EKT?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 EKT was 101,577 miles, recorded on 17 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 EKT passed its MOT?

YM52 EKT has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2019.

Is YM52 EKT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM52 EKT 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 YM52 EKT?

YM52 EKT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.