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CA02 EFR

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 129,455 miles on the clock, averaging 8,546 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 EFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,546

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 reading129,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,496
Average per year8,546
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CA02 EFR 22k49k76k103k129k '05'18'12

Check CA02 EFR

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage129,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage122,959 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,916 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage115,007 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,964 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage106,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,531 miles
PASS
Mileage94,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,173 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage86,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,822 miles
PASS
Mileage77,195 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage69,791 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,784 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage61,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage54,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,724 miles
PASS
Mileage44,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,750 miles
Since last MOT+12,033 miles
PASS
Mileage32,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,985 miles
PASS
Mileage21,732 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

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

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About CA02 EFR

What car is CA02 EFR?

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

What is the mileage of CA02 EFR?

The last recorded mileage for CA02 EFR was 129,455 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA02 EFR passed its MOT?

CA02 EFR has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2018.

Is CA02 EFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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