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AV02 BWO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 26,773 miles on the clock, averaging 1,194 miles per year, well 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 AV02 BWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
26,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
1,194

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 reading26,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year1,194
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV02 BWO 6k11k16k22k27k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage26,773 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage22,793 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,973 miles
Since last MOT+268 miles
PASS
Mileage22,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,705 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
PASS
Mileage22,545 miles
Since last MOT+828 miles
PASS
Mileage21,717 miles
Since last MOT+936 miles
PASS
Mileage20,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage19,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage18,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,452 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage17,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,137 miles
PASS
Mileage15,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,991 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage14,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage13,799 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage12,706 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage11,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage9,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage8,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,351 miles
PASS
Mileage7,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,390 miles
PASS
Mileage5,799 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

RegistrationAV02 BWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AV02 BWO

What car is AV02 BWO?

AV02 BWO is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AV02 BWO?

The last recorded mileage for AV02 BWO was 26,773 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV02 BWO passed its MOT?

AV02 BWO has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2023.

Is AV02 BWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV02 BWO 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 AV02 BWO?

AV02 BWO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.