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LB02 GVU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 81,443 miles on the clock, averaging 4,004 miles per year, well 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 LB02 GVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,004

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB02 GVU 30k43k56k68k81k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,443 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,439 miles
Since last MOT+16,192 miles
PASS
Mileage65,247 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage62,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage60,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage59,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,366 miles
PASS
Mileage57,856 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage54,962 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage52,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage49,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage47,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage45,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage42,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage36,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage29,627 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,626 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

RegistrationLB02 GVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LB02 GVU

What car is LB02 GVU?

LB02 GVU is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB02 GVU?

The last recorded mileage for LB02 GVU was 81,443 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB02 GVU passed its MOT?

LB02 GVU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2019.

Is LB02 GVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB02 GVU 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 LB02 GVU?

LB02 GVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.