Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 173,609 miles on the clock, averaging 8,544 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for FY02 RYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,609 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,544 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FY02 RYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About FY02 RYW
What car is FY02 RYW?
FY02 RYW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.
What is the mileage of FY02 RYW?
The last recorded mileage for FY02 RYW was 173,609 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY02 RYW passed its MOT?
FY02 RYW has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2021.
Is FY02 RYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY02 RYW 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 FY02 RYW?
FY02 RYW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.