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GL02 VWX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 117,870 miles on the clock, averaging 8,135 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 GL02 VWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,135

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,870 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,051
Average per year8,135
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL02 VWX 22k46k70k94k118k '05'17'12

Check GL02 VWX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage114,819 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage109,353 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage102,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage96,583 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage91,124 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,120 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage80,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,896 miles
PASS
Mileage62,848 miles
Since last MOT+488 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,328 miles
PASS
Mileage55,032 miles
Since last MOT+19,309 miles
PASS
Mileage35,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage22,194 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 VWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GL02 VWX

What car is GL02 VWX?

GL02 VWX is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL02 VWX?

The last recorded mileage for GL02 VWX was 117,870 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL02 VWX passed its MOT?

GL02 VWX has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2017.

Is GL02 VWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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