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PL02 OSF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 123,839 miles on the clock, averaging 12,245 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 OSF

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,245

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 OSF 34k56k79k101k124k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,839 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage119,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,959 miles
Since last MOT+11,870 miles
PASS
Mileage108,089 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,043 miles
Since last MOT+11,881 miles
PASS
Mileage96,162 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,105 miles
Since last MOT+15,394 miles
PASS
Mileage80,711 miles
Since last MOT+8,049 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,662 miles
Since last MOT+16,466 miles
PASS
Mileage56,196 miles
Since last MOT+20,397 miles
PASS
Mileage35,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,752 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 OSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 OSF

What car is PL02 OSF?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 OSF?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 OSF was 123,839 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 OSF passed its MOT?

PL02 OSF has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2013.

Is PL02 OSF ULEZ compliant?

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

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