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EA02 BHP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlue
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 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 56,952 miles on the clock, averaging 3,329 miles per year, well 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 EA02 BHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,329

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,614
Average per year3,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 BHP 14k24k35k46k57k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage52,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage47,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage44,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage41,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage38,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage34,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage27,519 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage20,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage18,719 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage16,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage13,632 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

RegistrationEA02 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EA02 BHP

What car is EA02 BHP?

EA02 BHP is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA02 BHP?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 BHP was 56,952 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 BHP passed its MOT?

EA02 BHP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.

Is EA02 BHP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 BHP 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 EA02 BHP?

EA02 BHP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.