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PL02 GHX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 128,417 miles on the clock, averaging 5,854 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 PL02 GHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,854

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 GHX 33k57k81k105k128k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,417 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage122,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage118,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage112,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage106,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage100,000 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,967 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage92,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage88,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage79,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,712 miles
PASS
Mileage71,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage64,916 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage53,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage51,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage44,487 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage37,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage32,804 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

RegistrationPL02 GHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 GHX

What car is PL02 GHX?

PL02 GHX is a green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 GHX?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 GHX was 128,417 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 GHX passed its MOT?

PL02 GHX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2022.

Is PL02 GHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 GHX 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 PL02 GHX?

PL02 GHX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.