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YM52 ETY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 103,234 miles on the clock, averaging 4,891 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 ETY

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,234
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,891

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

Low mileage
Latest reading103,234 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,823
Average per year4,891
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YM52 ETY 20k41k61k82k103k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage98,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage93,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage89,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage85,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage80,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage75,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage71,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage66,938 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage62,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage57,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage52,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage48,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage43,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage38,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage32,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage26,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,704 miles
PASS
Mileage19,606 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 ETY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 ETY

What car is YM52 ETY?

YM52 ETY is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YM52 ETY?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 ETY was 103,234 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 ETY passed its MOT?

YM52 ETY has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2023.

Is YM52 ETY ULEZ compliant?

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

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