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YN52 WBU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 68,891 miles on the clock, averaging 4,256 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 WBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,256

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 reading68,891 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 WBU 8k23k38k54k69k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,891 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage53,618 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,243 miles
PASS
Mileage46,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage39,551 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage33,116 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage25,400 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage19,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage17,309 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage15,494 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage14,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage12,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage11,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,476 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage10,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage7,629 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 WBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YN52 WBU

What car is YN52 WBU?

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

What is the mileage of YN52 WBU?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 WBU was 68,891 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 WBU passed its MOT?

YN52 WBU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2021.

Is YN52 WBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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