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EF02 FCP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 154,475 miles on the clock, averaging 7,772 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 EF02 FCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,772

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,624
Average per year7,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 FCP 23k56k89k122k154k '06'23'16

Check EF02 FCP

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
PASS
Mileage152,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage148,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage144,634 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage138,665 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage132,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage124,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage119,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage118,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage115,835 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage114,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,105 miles
Since last MOT+19,066 miles
PASS
Mileage95,039 miles
Since last MOT+16,717 miles
PASS
Mileage78,322 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,318 miles
Since last MOT+21,801 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,517 miles
Since last MOT+15,952 miles
PASS
Mileage40,565 miles
Since last MOT+17,842 miles
PASS
Mileage22,723 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

RegistrationEF02 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 FCP

What car is EF02 FCP?

EF02 FCP is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 FCP?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 FCP was 154,475 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 FCP passed its MOT?

EF02 FCP has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2023.

Is EF02 FCP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 FCP 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 EF02 FCP?

EF02 FCP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.