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GV02 CEX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 48,774 miles on the clock, averaging 2,968 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 GV02 CEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,968

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 reading48,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year239
Average per year2,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV02 CEX 12k22k31k40k49k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,774 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage42,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,033 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage33,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,362 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage32,168 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,166 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage30,360 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage28,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage26,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage24,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,131 miles
PASS
Mileage22,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage20,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage18,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage15,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,474 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 CEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GV02 CEX

What car is GV02 CEX?

GV02 CEX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV02 CEX?

The last recorded mileage for GV02 CEX was 48,774 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV02 CEX passed its MOT?

GV02 CEX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2018.

Is GV02 CEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 CEX 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 GV02 CEX?

GV02 CEX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.