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PK02 LWC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 83,470 miles on the clock, averaging 4,838 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 PK02 LWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,838

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 reading83,470 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK02 LWC 30k44k57k70k83k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,536 miles
PASS
Mileage79,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage77,364 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,360 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage74,474 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage69,889 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage65,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage63,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,473 miles
PASS
Mileage55,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,294 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage49,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage44,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage39,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage30,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,337 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 LWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PK02 LWC

What car is PK02 LWC?

PK02 LWC is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PK02 LWC?

The last recorded mileage for PK02 LWC was 83,470 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK02 LWC passed its MOT?

PK02 LWC has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2017.

Is PK02 LWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK02 LWC 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 PK02 LWC?

PK02 LWC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.