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YS52 FMX

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 133,571 miles on the clock, averaging 8,517 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 YS52 FMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,517

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year8,517
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS52 FMX 45k67k89k111k134k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,571 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,552 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage130,499 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,497 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage121,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage116,141 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage113,806 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage106,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage104,096 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,094 miles
Since last MOT+14,272 miles
PASS
Mileage89,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,822 miles
Since last MOT+15,169 miles
PASS
Mileage74,653 miles
Since last MOT+13,343 miles
PASS
Mileage61,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,255 miles
Since last MOT+14,689 miles
PASS
Mileage44,566 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

RegistrationYS52 FMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YS52 FMX

What car is YS52 FMX?

YS52 FMX is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YS52 FMX?

The last recorded mileage for YS52 FMX was 133,571 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS52 FMX passed its MOT?

YS52 FMX has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2016.

Is YS52 FMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS52 FMX 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 YS52 FMX?

YS52 FMX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.