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EX02 XJV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 82,351 miles on the clock, averaging 5,735 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 EX02 XJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,735

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

Below average
Latest reading82,351 miles
Reading date
Miles last year57
Average per year5,735
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX02 XJV 18k34k50k66k82k '05'16'10

Check EX02 XJV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,351 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage73,776 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage72,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage68,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage65,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage61,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage57,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage54,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage51,305 miles
Since last MOT+707 miles
PASS
Mileage50,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage45,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,311 miles
PASS
Mileage32,596 miles
Since last MOT+14,918 miles
PASS
Mileage17,678 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

RegistrationEX02 XJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EX02 XJV

What car is EX02 XJV?

EX02 XJV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX02 XJV?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 XJV was 82,351 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 XJV passed its MOT?

EX02 XJV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2016.

Is EX02 XJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX02 XJV 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 EX02 XJV?

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