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PL02 LGV

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 184,128 miles on the clock, averaging 11,854 miles per year, above 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 LGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,854

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 LGV 26k65k105k145k184k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,128 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage176,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,808 miles
Since last MOT+12,559 miles
PASS
Mileage164,249 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,248 miles
Since last MOT+15,154 miles
PASS
Mileage149,094 miles
Since last MOT+380 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,714 miles
Since last MOT+14,095 miles
PASS
Mileage134,619 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,618 miles
Since last MOT+16,942 miles
PASS
Mileage117,676 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,550 miles
Since last MOT+20,458 miles
PASS
Mileage97,092 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,072 miles
Since last MOT+17,051 miles
PASS
Mileage80,021 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,739 miles
Since last MOT+13,453 miles
PASS
Mileage66,286 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,281 miles
Since last MOT+16,131 miles
PASS
Mileage50,150 miles
Since last MOT+12,758 miles
PASS
Mileage37,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage34,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage31,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage25,890 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 LGV
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 LGV

What car is PL02 LGV?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 LGV?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 LGV was 184,128 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 LGV passed its MOT?

PL02 LGV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.

Is PL02 LGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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