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AV02 WPU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 121,323 miles on the clock, averaging 6,822 miles per year, 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 AV02 WPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,822

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,323 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV02 WPU 40k60k81k101k121k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage115,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage110,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage108,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage104,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage99,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage93,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage88,053 miles
Since last MOT+13,823 miles
PASS
Mileage74,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,230 miles
Since last MOT+13,516 miles
PASS
Mileage60,714 miles
Since last MOT+827 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,887 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage48,893 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage40,086 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

RegistrationAV02 WPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AV02 WPU

What car is AV02 WPU?

AV02 WPU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AV02 WPU?

The last recorded mileage for AV02 WPU was 121,323 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV02 WPU passed its MOT?

AV02 WPU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2018.

Is AV02 WPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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