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OU02 DDV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 62,889 miles on the clock, averaging 2,290 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 OU02 DDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,290

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year941
Average per year2,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU02 DDV 22k32k42k53k63k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,889 miles
Since last MOT+941 miles
PASS
Mileage61,948 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
PASS
Mileage61,852 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
PASS
Mileage61,536 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
PASS
Mileage61,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,313 miles
PASS
Mileage59,845 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage58,097 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage56,114 miles
Since last MOT+10,967 miles
PASS
Mileage45,147 miles
PASS
Mileage51,625 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage49,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage46,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage43,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage40,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage36,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
PASS
Mileage33,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage30,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage25,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage21,520 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

RegistrationOU02 DDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OU02 DDV

What car is OU02 DDV?

OU02 DDV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU02 DDV?

The last recorded mileage for OU02 DDV was 62,889 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU02 DDV passed its MOT?

OU02 DDV has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2024.

Is OU02 DDV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU02 DDV 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 OU02 DDV?

OU02 DDV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.