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GL02 FWJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 139,056 miles on the clock, averaging 12,923 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GL02 FWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,923

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,056 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,923
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL02 FWJ 29k56k84k111k139k '07'15'12

Check GL02 FWJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,056 miles
Since last MOT+17,186 miles
PASS
Mileage121,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,870 miles
Since last MOT+16,323 miles
PASS
Mileage105,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,547 miles
Since last MOT+21,472 miles
PASS
Mileage84,075 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,070 miles
Since last MOT+17,188 miles
PASS
Mileage66,882 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,766 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage55,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage46,649 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage38,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage28,557 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

RegistrationGL02 FWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GL02 FWJ

What car is GL02 FWJ?

GL02 FWJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL02 FWJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL02 FWJ was 139,056 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL02 FWJ passed its MOT?

GL02 FWJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2015.

Is GL02 FWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL02 FWJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL02 FWJ?

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