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EX02 VZL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 111,367 miles on the clock, averaging 3,724 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 EX02 VZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,367
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,724

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

Low mileage
Latest reading111,367 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,756
Average per year3,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX02 VZL 40k58k76k94k111k '06'25'16

Check EX02 VZL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage103,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage97,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage94,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage91,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage87,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage83,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage79,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage76,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage70,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage66,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage64,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage61,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage59,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage56,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,997 miles
PASS
Mileage53,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage49,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage45,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage40,077 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 VZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EX02 VZL

What car is EX02 VZL?

EX02 VZL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX02 VZL?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 VZL was 111,367 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 VZL passed its MOT?

EX02 VZL has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2025.

Is EX02 VZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX02 VZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX02 VZL?

EX02 VZL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.