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EA02 VYS

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 47,112 miles on the clock, averaging 4,715 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 VYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,715

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year4,715
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 VYS 10k19k29k38k47k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,112 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,664 miles
PASS
Mileage40,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage34,508 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage24,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage19,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage15,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage11,440 miles
Since last MOT+1,147 miles
PASS
Mileage10,293 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 VYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EA02 VYS

What car is EA02 VYS?

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

What is the mileage of EA02 VYS?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 VYS was 47,112 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 VYS passed its MOT?

EA02 VYS has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Mar 2014.

Is EA02 VYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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