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MT02 MLU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 105,754 miles on the clock, averaging 5,130 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 MT02 MLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,130

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 reading105,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year93
Average per year5,130
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT02 MLU 32k50k69k87k106k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,754 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage101,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,254 miles
PASS
Mileage93,917 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,915 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage86,427 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,413 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage80,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage78,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage73,943 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,940 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,285 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage67,637 miles
Since last MOT+1,397 miles
PASS
Mileage66,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage61,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage56,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,972 miles
PASS
Mileage52,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage47,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage31,572 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

RegistrationMT02 MLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MT02 MLU

What car is MT02 MLU?

MT02 MLU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT02 MLU?

The last recorded mileage for MT02 MLU was 105,754 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT02 MLU passed its MOT?

MT02 MLU has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2020.

Is MT02 MLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT02 MLU 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 MT02 MLU?

MT02 MLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.