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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 917,223 miles on the clock, averaging 66,693 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 GY02 LBJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 917,223 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 829,962 |
| Average per year | 66,693 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | GY02 LBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GY02 LBJ
What car is GY02 LBJ?
GY02 LBJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY02 LBJ?
The last recorded mileage for GY02 LBJ was 917,223 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY02 LBJ passed its MOT?
GY02 LBJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.
Is GY02 LBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 LBJ 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 GY02 LBJ?
GY02 LBJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.