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FG02 XWA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 68,742 miles on the clock, averaging 3,828 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 FG02 XWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
3,828

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 reading68,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,470
Average per year3,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG02 XWA 18k31k43k56k69k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage68,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,470 miles
PASS
Mileage56,272 miles
Since last MOT+13,326 miles
PASS
Mileage42,946 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,945 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
PASS
Mileage42,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage39,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,591 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage36,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage33,174 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage29,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage25,666 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
PASS
Mileage25,534 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
PASS
Mileage25,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage23,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage20,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,110 miles
PASS
Mileage17,847 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

RegistrationFG02 XWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FG02 XWA

What car is FG02 XWA?

FG02 XWA is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FG02 XWA?

The last recorded mileage for FG02 XWA was 68,742 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG02 XWA passed its MOT?

FG02 XWA has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jul 2019.

Is FG02 XWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG02 XWA 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 FG02 XWA?

FG02 XWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.