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HX02 ETA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 147,832 miles on the clock, averaging 6,478 miles per year, 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 HX02 ETA

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,478

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,093
Average per year6,478
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX02 ETA 32k61k90k119k148k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,832 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage146,739 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,703 miles
Since last MOT+1,829 miles
PASS
Mileage144,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,201 miles
PASS
Mileage143,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,673 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
PASS
Mileage143,259 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,236 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage142,351 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
PASS
Mileage140,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage135,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,868 miles
Since last MOT+19,921 miles
PASS
Mileage115,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,947 miles
Since last MOT+15,396 miles
PASS
Mileage100,551 miles
Since last MOT+20,043 miles
PASS
Mileage80,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage74,185 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage69,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage67,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage64,002 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,055 miles
Since last MOT+12,358 miles
PASS
Mileage43,697 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,685 miles
Since last MOT+12,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,557 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

RegistrationHX02 ETA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About HX02 ETA

What car is HX02 ETA?

HX02 ETA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HX02 ETA?

The last recorded mileage for HX02 ETA was 147,832 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX02 ETA passed its MOT?

HX02 ETA has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2024.

Is HX02 ETA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX02 ETA 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 HX02 ETA?

HX02 ETA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.