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PL02 LHB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 88,770 miles on the clock, averaging 5,231 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 LHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,231

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,425
Average per year5,231
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL02 LHB 37k50k63k76k89k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage84,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage81,302 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage77,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage67,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage62,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage56,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage50,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage43,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
Mileage37,255 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 LHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 LHB

What car is PL02 LHB?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 LHB?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 LHB was 88,770 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 LHB passed its MOT?

PL02 LHB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2016.

Is PL02 LHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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