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YN52 BWX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 59,289 miles on the clock, averaging 2,684 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 YN52 BWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,684

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,290
Average per year2,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 BWX 19k29k39k49k59k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage55,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,661 miles
PASS
Mileage54,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage47,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,998 miles
Since last MOT+364 miles
PASS
Mileage47,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage46,470 miles
Since last MOT+575 miles
PASS
Mileage45,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage41,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage38,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage36,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage33,599 miles
Since last MOT+707 miles
PASS
Mileage32,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,786 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage24,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage21,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage19,176 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

RegistrationYN52 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YN52 BWX

What car is YN52 BWX?

YN52 BWX is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YN52 BWX?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 BWX was 59,289 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 BWX passed its MOT?

YN52 BWX has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2021.

Is YN52 BWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN52 BWX 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 YN52 BWX?

YN52 BWX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.