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GL02 BYF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 75,012 miles on the clock, averaging 3,888 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GL02 BYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,888

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 reading75,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,672
Average per year3,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL02 BYF 12k28k44k59k75k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage75,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,672 miles
PASS
Mileage65,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage56,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,569 miles
PASS
Mileage50,327 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage43,217 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage35,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,067 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage33,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,776 miles
PASS
Mileage31,450 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,412 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage30,220 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage28,737 miles
Since last MOT+1,261 miles
PASS
Mileage27,476 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,593 miles
PASS
Mileage25,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage22,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage20,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage18,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage15,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage12,054 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GL02 BYF

What car is GL02 BYF?

GL02 BYF is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL02 BYF?

The last recorded mileage for GL02 BYF was 75,012 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL02 BYF passed its MOT?

GL02 BYF has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jul 2022.

Is GL02 BYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL02 BYF 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 GL02 BYF?

GL02 BYF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.