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DK02 VCL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 158,407 miles on the clock, averaging 8,448 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 DK02 VCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,448

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,501
Average per year8,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK02 VCL 26k59k92k125k158k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,407 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage150,906 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,894 miles
Since last MOT+13,757 miles
PASS
Mileage137,137 miles
Since last MOT+11,127 miles
PASS
Mileage126,010 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage117,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage110,162 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage101,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,912 miles
PASS
Mileage94,169 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage91,802 miles
Since last MOT+14,517 miles
PASS
Mileage77,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,285 miles
Since last MOT+24,143 miles
PASS
Mileage53,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage49,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage46,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage39,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage33,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage25,554 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

RegistrationDK02 VCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About DK02 VCL

What car is DK02 VCL?

DK02 VCL is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DK02 VCL?

The last recorded mileage for DK02 VCL was 158,407 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK02 VCL passed its MOT?

DK02 VCL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2021.

Is DK02 VCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK02 VCL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DK02 VCL?

DK02 VCL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.