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YM52 OAJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 142,260 miles on the clock, averaging 7,150 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 YM52 OAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,150

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

Below average
Latest reading142,260 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,427
Average per year7,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 OAJ 37k63k90k116k142k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage137,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage136,336 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
PASS
Mileage135,889 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,863 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage134,932 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage130,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage126,423 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage116,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,964 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage108,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,278 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage104,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage96,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,002 miles
Since last MOT+20,083 miles
PASS
Mileage75,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,886 miles
PASS
Mileage64,033 miles
Since last MOT+13,616 miles
PASS
Mileage50,417 miles
Since last MOT+13,269 miles
PASS
Mileage37,148 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 OAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 OAJ

What car is YM52 OAJ?

YM52 OAJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM52 OAJ?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 OAJ was 142,260 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 OAJ passed its MOT?

YM52 OAJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.

Is YM52 OAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM52 OAJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 OAJ?

YM52 OAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.