Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 88,961 miles on the clock, averaging 7,466 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for YP52 YYX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 88,961 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,259 |
| Average per year | 7,466 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YP52 YYX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YP52 YYX
What car is YP52 YYX?
YP52 YYX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YP52 YYX?
The last recorded mileage for YP52 YYX was 88,961 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP52 YYX passed its MOT?
YP52 YYX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2015.
Is YP52 YYX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP52 YYX 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 YP52 YYX?
YP52 YYX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.