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DA02 AXW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 126,711 miles on the clock, averaging 5,600 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for DA02 AXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,600

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,711 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA02 AXW 21k48k74k100k127k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage115,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,813 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,805 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage109,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage102,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,634 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage101,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage97,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage91,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage85,661 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage83,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage79,116 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage66,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage59,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
PASS
Mileage45,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage37,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,594 miles
PASS
Mileage32,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage26,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage21,469 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

RegistrationDA02 AXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About DA02 AXW

What car is DA02 AXW?

DA02 AXW is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DA02 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for DA02 AXW was 126,711 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA02 AXW passed its MOT?

DA02 AXW has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2025.

Is DA02 AXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA02 AXW 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 DA02 AXW?

DA02 AXW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.