Vehicle summary
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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 135,405 miles on the clock, averaging 4,928 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 MW02 SXT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 135,405 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 551 |
| Average per year | 4,928 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MW02 SXT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MW02 SXT
What car is MW02 SXT?
MW02 SXT is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MW02 SXT?
The last recorded mileage for MW02 SXT was 135,405 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW02 SXT passed its MOT?
MW02 SXT has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2025.
Is MW02 SXT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW02 SXT 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 MW02 SXT?
MW02 SXT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.