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BF02 BFJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 125,581 miles on the clock, averaging 7,828 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BF02 BFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,828

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,477
Average per year7,828
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF02 BFJ 46k66k86k106k126k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage121,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage115,309 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage110,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage101,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage94,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,554 miles
Since last MOT+9,465 miles
PASS
Mileage85,089 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,993 miles
PASS
Mileage77,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage70,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,627 miles
Since last MOT+12,586 miles
PASS
Mileage58,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage45,834 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

RegistrationBF02 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BF02 BFJ

What car is BF02 BFJ?

BF02 BFJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BF02 BFJ?

The last recorded mileage for BF02 BFJ was 125,581 miles, recorded on 11 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF02 BFJ passed its MOT?

BF02 BFJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2016.

Is BF02 BFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF02 BFJ 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 BF02 BFJ?

BF02 BFJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.