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PL02 OYV

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 79,588 miles on the clock, averaging 3,362 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 OYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,588 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 OYV 32k44k56k68k80k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage75,451 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage69,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage62,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage59,001 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage54,151 miles
Since last MOT+882 miles
PASS
Mileage53,269 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage51,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
PASS
Mileage49,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage46,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
PASS
Mileage43,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage39,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage36,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage32,387 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 OYV
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 OYV

What car is PL02 OYV?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 OYV?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 OYV was 79,588 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 OYV passed its MOT?

PL02 OYV has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2020.

Is PL02 OYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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