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LA02 JUU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 121,770 miles on the clock, averaging 5,561 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LA02 JUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,561

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,641
Average per year5,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA02 JUU 20k45k71k96k122k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,770 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage110,129 miles
Since last MOT+15,883 miles
PASS
Mileage94,246 miles
Since last MOT+15,671 miles
PASS
Mileage78,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage76,506 miles
Since last MOT+688 miles
PASS
Mileage75,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage73,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,273 miles
PASS
Mileage70,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage66,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage64,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage60,329 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage54,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage50,364 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage44,128 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage38,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage32,665 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage26,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage19,676 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 JUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LA02 JUU

What car is LA02 JUU?

LA02 JUU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA02 JUU?

The last recorded mileage for LA02 JUU was 121,770 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA02 JUU passed its MOT?

LA02 JUU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 31 Dec 2024.

Is LA02 JUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 JUU 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 LA02 JUU?

LA02 JUU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.