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YN52 YAK

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 104,019 miles on the clock, averaging 5,231 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 YN52 YAK

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,231

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

Below average
Latest reading104,019 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,231
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN52 YAK 24k44k64k84k104k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,019 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage101,517 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage97,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,602 miles
PASS
Mileage87,877 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,867 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage78,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage73,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage69,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage62,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage56,962 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage52,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage48,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage45,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage43,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage39,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage31,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage24,367 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 YAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YN52 YAK

What car is YN52 YAK?

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

What is the mileage of YN52 YAK?

The last recorded mileage for YN52 YAK was 104,019 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN52 YAK passed its MOT?

YN52 YAK has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.

Is YN52 YAK ULEZ compliant?

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

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