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PL02 PRX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 77,960 miles on the clock, averaging 7,245 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 PRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,245

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 reading77,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,456
Average per year7,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 PRX 29k41k53k66k78k '05'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage75,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage72,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage67,058 miles
Since last MOT+12,639 miles
PASS
Mileage54,419 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage43,747 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage36,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage28,549 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 PRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 PRX

What car is PL02 PRX?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 PRX?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 PRX was 77,960 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 PRX passed its MOT?

PL02 PRX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Apr 2012.

Is PL02 PRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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