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AX02 DDE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 44,584 miles on the clock, averaging 3,351 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 AX02 DDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,351

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 reading44,584 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX02 DDE 20k26k32k39k45k '06'13'10

Check AX02 DDE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage40,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,140 miles
PASS
Mileage38,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage35,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage32,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage30,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,020 miles
PASS
Mileage28,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage20,390 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

RegistrationAX02 DDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AX02 DDE

What car is AX02 DDE?

AX02 DDE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AX02 DDE?

The last recorded mileage for AX02 DDE was 44,584 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX02 DDE passed its MOT?

AX02 DDE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Sep 2013.

Is AX02 DDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX02 DDE 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 AX02 DDE?

AX02 DDE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.