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BW02 NEU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 82,085 miles on the clock, averaging 5,047 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 BW02 NEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,047

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 reading82,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,176
Average per year5,047
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW02 NEU 18k34k50k66k82k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,085 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage79,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage77,233 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage74,431 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
PASS
Mileage74,236 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage65,605 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage58,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage52,326 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage46,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,206 miles
Since last MOT+11,664 miles
PASS
Mileage34,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage32,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage28,712 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage23,991 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage17,887 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

RegistrationBW02 NEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BW02 NEU

What car is BW02 NEU?

BW02 NEU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BW02 NEU?

The last recorded mileage for BW02 NEU was 82,085 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW02 NEU passed its MOT?

BW02 NEU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2018.

Is BW02 NEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW02 NEU 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 BW02 NEU?

BW02 NEU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.