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HF02 OMX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Grey Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourGrey
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 1422cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 122,434 miles on the clock, averaging 4,877 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for HF02 OMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,434
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading122,434 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,221
Average per year4,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HF02 OMX 24k49k73k98k122k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage119,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage115,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage111,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage107,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,213 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
PASS
Mileage97,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage89,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage84,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage64,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage56,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage50,312 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,736 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage39,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage35,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage32,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage25,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage23,892 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:

1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure

The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].

2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure

Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 OMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About HF02 OMX

What car is HF02 OMX?

HF02 OMX is an grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HF02 OMX?

The last recorded mileage for HF02 OMX was 122,434 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HF02 OMX passed its MOT?

HF02 OMX has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.

Is HF02 OMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF02 OMX 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 HF02 OMX?

HF02 OMX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.