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EF02 YWB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 109,755 miles on the clock, averaging 4,733 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 EF02 YWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,733

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 reading109,755 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,797
Average per year4,733
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 YWB 15k38k62k86k110k '05'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage106,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage103,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage99,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage94,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage90,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage84,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage78,029 miles
Since last MOT+9,040 miles
PASS
Mileage68,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage60,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage54,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage52,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage49,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage42,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage35,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage32,049 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage27,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,452 miles
PASS
Mileage26,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage23,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage18,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage14,741 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 YWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 YWB

What car is EF02 YWB?

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

What is the mileage of EF02 YWB?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 YWB was 109,755 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 YWB passed its MOT?

EF02 YWB has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.

Is EF02 YWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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