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GL02 EBU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 93,974 miles on the clock, averaging 4,382 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 EBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,382

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 reading93,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,548
Average per year4,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL02 EBU 28k44k61k77k94k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage89,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,448 miles
PASS
Mileage80,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,297 miles
PASS
Mileage69,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage67,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage63,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage61,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage57,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage52,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage49,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage46,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage46,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage43,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage40,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage36,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage31,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage27,637 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 EBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 EBU

What car is GL02 EBU?

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

What is the mileage of GL02 EBU?

The last recorded mileage for GL02 EBU was 93,974 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL02 EBU passed its MOT?

GL02 EBU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2021.

Is GL02 EBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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