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PL02 HMU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 102,533 miles on the clock, averaging 4,650 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 PL02 HMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,650

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year4,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 HMU 37k54k70k86k103k '06'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,533 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage95,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage87,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage80,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,886 miles
Since last MOT+8,950 miles
PASS
Mileage71,936 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,935 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage65,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage63,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage58,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage56,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage51,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage48,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage42,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage37,345 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 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 HMU

What car is PL02 HMU?

PL02 HMU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 HMU?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 HMU was 102,533 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 HMU passed its MOT?

PL02 HMU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2020.

Is PL02 HMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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