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PL02 SVN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 81,576 miles on the clock, averaging 3,605 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 SVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,576
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
3,605

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,974
Average per year3,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 SVN 33k45k58k70k82k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage77,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage75,645 miles
Since last MOT+906 miles
PASS
Mileage74,739 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,734 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage69,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,729 miles
PASS
Mileage67,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage63,637 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage60,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage53,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage50,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage45,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage39,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage33,600 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,465 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 SVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 SVN

What car is PL02 SVN?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 SVN?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 SVN was 81,576 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 SVN passed its MOT?

PL02 SVN has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2019.

Is PL02 SVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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