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YS52 UFB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 83,262 miles on the clock, averaging 3,108 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YS52 UFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,108

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 reading83,262 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,244
Average per year3,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS52 UFB 32k45k58k70k83k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,244 miles
PASS
Mileage82,018 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage81,394 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage78,012 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage75,719 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage73,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage69,742 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
PASS
Mileage64,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage60,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage56,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage54,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage52,308 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage49,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage46,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage42,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage38,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,952 miles
PASS
Mileage31,859 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,853 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 UFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YS52 UFB

What car is YS52 UFB?

YS52 UFB is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YS52 UFB?

The last recorded mileage for YS52 UFB was 83,262 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS52 UFB passed its MOT?

YS52 UFB has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 22 Aug 2022.

Is YS52 UFB ULEZ compliant?

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

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