Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 99,072 miles on the clock, averaging 5,895 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 YVE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,072 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,895 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF02 YVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EF02 YVE
What car is EF02 YVE?
EF02 YVE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EF02 YVE?
The last recorded mileage for EF02 YVE was 99,072 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF02 YVE passed its MOT?
EF02 YVE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2020.
Is EF02 YVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 YVE 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 YVE?
EF02 YVE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.