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MJ02 XUY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Yellow Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourYellow
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 151,704 miles on the clock, averaging 9,141 miles per year, above 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 MJ02 XUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,141

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,704 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ02 XUY 44k71k98k125k152k '06'17'12

Check MJ02 XUY

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,704 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage145,126 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,769 miles
Since last MOT+16,272 miles
PASS
Mileage128,497 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,296 miles
Since last MOT+17,036 miles
PASS
Mileage111,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage102,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,756 miles
PASS
Mileage93,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage85,392 miles
Since last MOT+13,148 miles
PASS
Mileage72,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage65,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage61,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage52,404 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage44,029 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

RegistrationMJ02 XUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MJ02 XUY

What car is MJ02 XUY?

MJ02 XUY is an yellow Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ02 XUY?

The last recorded mileage for MJ02 XUY was 151,704 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ02 XUY passed its MOT?

MJ02 XUY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2017.

Is MJ02 XUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ02 XUY 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 MJ02 XUY?

MJ02 XUY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.