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LG02 VEK

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 217,989 miles on the clock, averaging 9,179 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 LG02 VEK

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,179

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,179
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG02 VEK 109k136k163k191k218k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,989 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage212,363 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage209,454 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,066 miles
PASS
Mileage200,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage191,807 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage182,573 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage173,670 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,341 miles
PASS
Mileage167,042 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,959 miles
Since last MOT+14,064 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,895 miles
Since last MOT+16,233 miles
PASS
Mileage136,662 miles
Since last MOT+11,503 miles
PASS
Mileage125,159 miles
Since last MOT+16,460 miles
PASS
Mileage108,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,699 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 VEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LG02 VEK

What car is LG02 VEK?

LG02 VEK is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LG02 VEK?

The last recorded mileage for LG02 VEK was 217,989 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG02 VEK passed its MOT?

LG02 VEK has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2018.

Is LG02 VEK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG02 VEK 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 LG02 VEK?

LG02 VEK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.