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EX02 XLN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 122,794 miles on the clock, averaging 4,834 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 XLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,834

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

Low mileage
Latest reading122,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year95
Average per year4,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX02 XLN 33k55k78k100k123k '06'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,794 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage116,518 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage110,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage104,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage99,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage97,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,219 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage96,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage93,637 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage87,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage83,295 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage79,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,215 miles
PASS
Mileage63,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage55,974 miles
Since last MOT+11,101 miles
PASS
Mileage44,873 miles
Since last MOT+12,145 miles
PASS
Mileage32,728 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 XLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EX02 XLN

What car is EX02 XLN?

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

What is the mileage of EX02 XLN?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 XLN was 122,794 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 XLN passed its MOT?

EX02 XLN has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2024.

Is EX02 XLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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