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EF02 XHH

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 97,901 miles on the clock, averaging 5,780 miles per year, 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 EF02 XHH

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,901
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,780

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,901 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,621
Average per year5,780
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 XHH 29k46k63k81k98k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,621 miles
PASS
Mileage95,280 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage92,014 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage86,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage82,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,563 miles
PASS
Mileage72,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage63,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage57,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage54,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,091 miles
PASS
Mileage44,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage38,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,248 miles
PASS
Mileage28,988 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 XHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 XHH

What car is EF02 XHH?

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

What is the mileage of EF02 XHH?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 XHH was 97,901 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 XHH passed its MOT?

EF02 XHH has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Nov 2017.

Is EF02 XHH ULEZ compliant?

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

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