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PL02 HRM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 65,000 miles on the clock, averaging 3,051 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 HRM

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,051

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 reading65,000 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 HRM 28k37k46k56k65k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage63,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,269 miles
PASS
Mileage61,214 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage58,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage55,201 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage50,083 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage46,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage44,044 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage39,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,208 miles
PASS
Mileage38,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage33,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage27,911 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 HRM
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 HRM

What car is PL02 HRM?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 HRM?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 HRM was 65,000 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 HRM passed its MOT?

PL02 HRM has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2018.

Is PL02 HRM ULEZ compliant?

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

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