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OW02 CUV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 117,553 miles on the clock, averaging 7,905 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OW02 CUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,905

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-65
Average per year7,905
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW02 CUV 36k56k77k97k118k '06'17'13

Check OW02 CUV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage110,457 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage102,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,951 miles
PASS
Mileage93,833 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage78,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage70,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage63,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,501 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage56,097 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage46,813 miles
Since last MOT+11,310 miles
PASS
Mileage35,503 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

RegistrationOW02 CUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OW02 CUV

What car is OW02 CUV?

OW02 CUV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OW02 CUV?

The last recorded mileage for OW02 CUV was 117,553 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW02 CUV passed its MOT?

OW02 CUV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2017.

Is OW02 CUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW02 CUV 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 OW02 CUV?

OW02 CUV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.