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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 83,667 miles on the clock, averaging 7,135 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 YY52 CVE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,667 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,926 |
| Average per year | 7,135 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | YY52 CVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YY52 CVE
What car is YY52 CVE?
YY52 CVE is a yellow Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Beverley in 2002.
What is the mileage of YY52 CVE?
The last recorded mileage for YY52 CVE was 83,667 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY52 CVE passed its MOT?
YY52 CVE has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 24 Sep 2014.
Is YY52 CVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY52 CVE 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 YY52 CVE?
YY52 CVE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.