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EA02 BXB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 151,784 miles on the clock, averaging 9,010 miles per year, above 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 BXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,784
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,010

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,784 miles
Reading date
Miles last year838
Average per year9,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 BXB 18k51k85k118k152k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,784 miles
Since last MOT+838 miles
PASS
Mileage150,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage148,847 miles
Since last MOT+1,886 miles
PASS
Mileage146,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage143,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage136,071 miles
Since last MOT+11,215 miles
PASS
Mileage124,856 miles
Since last MOT+12,144 miles
PASS
Mileage112,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,712 miles
Since last MOT+15,215 miles
PASS
Mileage97,497 miles
Since last MOT+15,668 miles
PASS
Mileage81,829 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,825 miles
Since last MOT+13,533 miles
PASS
Mileage68,292 miles
Since last MOT+17,466 miles
PASS
Mileage50,826 miles
Since last MOT+13,339 miles
PASS
Mileage37,487 miles
Since last MOT+11,281 miles
PASS
Mileage26,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage19,491 miles
Since last MOT+1,902 miles
PASS
Mileage17,589 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 BXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EA02 BXB

What car is EA02 BXB?

EA02 BXB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA02 BXB?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 BXB was 151,784 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 BXB passed its MOT?

EA02 BXB has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2021.

Is EA02 BXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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