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PL02 SPZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 93,361 miles on the clock, averaging 3,877 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 SPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,623
Average per year3,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 SPZ 27k44k60k77k93k '06'23'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage93,361 miles
Since last MOT+10,623 miles
PASS
Mileage82,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage80,151 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
PASS
Mileage79,876 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage79,860 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage79,859 miles
Since last MOT+907 miles
PASS
Mileage78,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage74,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage66,017 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,733 miles
PASS
Mileage58,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage54,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage41,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage27,052 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 SPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 SPZ

What car is PL02 SPZ?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 SPZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 SPZ was 93,361 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 SPZ passed its MOT?

PL02 SPZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Aug 2023.

Is PL02 SPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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