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 Diesel 1422cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 101,278 miles on the clock, averaging 5,894 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for OW02 AXB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,278 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,894 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW02 AXB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About OW02 AXB
What car is OW02 AXB?
OW02 AXB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OW02 AXB?
The last recorded mileage for OW02 AXB was 101,278 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW02 AXB passed its MOT?
OW02 AXB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2015.
Is OW02 AXB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW02 AXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OW02 AXB?
OW02 AXB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.