Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 96,055 miles on the clock, averaging 8,682 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 GV02 DBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 96,055 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 8,682 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GV02 DBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GV02 DBU
What car is GV02 DBU?
GV02 DBU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV02 DBU?
The last recorded mileage for GV02 DBU was 96,055 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV02 DBU passed its MOT?
GV02 DBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2014.
Is GV02 DBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 DBU 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 GV02 DBU?
GV02 DBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.