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CA02 EFN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 36 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 15 (58% pass rate). It has 199,862 miles on the clock, averaging 8,133 miles per year, around 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 CA02 EFN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
199,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
36
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 15 failed

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

15

MOT failures recorded

Out of 36 tests on record
8,133

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading199,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA02 EFN 36k77k118k159k200k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 36 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,862 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage196,746 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,056 miles
PASS
Mileage191,611 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,594 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage185,217 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage177,812 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage170,686 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage165,409 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
PASS
Mileage159,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage151,113 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage144,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage137,212 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,210 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage128,152 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,148 miles
Since last MOT+12,049 miles
PASS
Mileage116,099 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,098 miles
Since last MOT+11,802 miles
PASS
Mileage104,296 miles
Since last MOT+11,670 miles
PASS
Mileage92,626 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,615 miles
Since last MOT+14,272 miles
PASS
Mileage78,343 miles
Since last MOT+16,699 miles
PASS
Mileage61,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage56,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,750 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,106 miles
PASS
Mileage49,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage43,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage36,062 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 EFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About CA02 EFN

What car is CA02 EFN?

CA02 EFN is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2002.

What is the mileage of CA02 EFN?

The last recorded mileage for CA02 EFN was 199,862 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA02 EFN passed its MOT?

CA02 EFN has had 36 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (21 passes, 15 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is CA02 EFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA02 EFN 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 CA02 EFN?

CA02 EFN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.