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GP02 HHW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 72,273 miles on the clock, averaging 3,261 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GP02 HHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,261

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,273 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,690
Average per year3,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP02 HHW 15k29k44k58k72k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage72,273 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage70,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage69,179 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage68,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,053 miles
PASS
Mileage66,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage65,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage62,455 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage60,656 miles
Since last MOT+1,654 miles
PASS
Mileage59,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
PASS
Mileage56,852 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage51,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage49,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,997 miles
PASS
Mileage46,700 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,700 miles
Since last MOT+13,409 miles
PASS
Mileage43,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage36,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage29,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage21,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage15,127 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

RegistrationGP02 HHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GP02 HHW

What car is GP02 HHW?

GP02 HHW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GP02 HHW?

The last recorded mileage for GP02 HHW was 72,273 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP02 HHW passed its MOT?

GP02 HHW has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jul 2023.

Is GP02 HHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP02 HHW 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 GP02 HHW?

GP02 HHW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.