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EU02 BYH

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 129,921 miles on the clock, averaging 5,140 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 EU02 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,140

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,522
Average per year5,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU02 BYH 49k69k89k110k130k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage125,399 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage121,861 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage117,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
PASS
Mileage115,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage110,916 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage107,143 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage100,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage92,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage90,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage85,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage80,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage76,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage70,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage65,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage57,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage48,654 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

RegistrationEU02 BYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EU02 BYH

What car is EU02 BYH?

EU02 BYH is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU02 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for EU02 BYH was 129,921 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU02 BYH passed its MOT?

EU02 BYH has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.

Is EU02 BYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU02 BYH 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 EU02 BYH?

EU02 BYH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.