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BW02 OAS

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 72,945 miles on the clock, averaging 8,213 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 BW02 OAS

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
8,213

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading72,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,745
Average per year8,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW02 OAS 40k48k56k65k73k '06'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage72,945 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage64,200 miles
Since last MOT+63,070 miles
PASS
Mileage1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage47,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,554 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

RegistrationBW02 OAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BW02 OAS

What car is BW02 OAS?

BW02 OAS is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BW02 OAS?

The last recorded mileage for BW02 OAS was 72,945 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW02 OAS passed its MOT?

BW02 OAS has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jul 2010.

Is BW02 OAS ULEZ compliant?

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

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