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NV02 OBS

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stockton, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 106,759 miles on the clock, averaging 5,881 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 NV02 OBS

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,881

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,655
Average per year5,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NV02 OBS 48k62k77k92k107k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage98,333 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage90,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage88,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage85,995 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage81,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOT+11,540 miles
PASS
Mileage66,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage57,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage47,703 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

RegistrationNV02 OBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNV — Stockton, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NV02 OBS

What car is NV02 OBS?

NV02 OBS is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stockton in 2002.

What is the mileage of NV02 OBS?

The last recorded mileage for NV02 OBS was 106,759 miles, recorded on 24 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NV02 OBS passed its MOT?

NV02 OBS has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2016.

Is NV02 OBS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NV02 OBS 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 NV02 OBS?

NV02 OBS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.