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PL02 UFC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 109,894 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 UFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year327
Average per year3,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 UFC 34k53k72k91k110k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,894 miles
Since last MOT+327 miles
PASS
Mileage109,567 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
PASS
Mileage109,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,036 miles
Since last MOT+737 miles
PASS
Mileage108,299 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,296 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
PASS
Mileage107,729 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage106,795 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage106,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,188 miles
PASS
Mileage104,830 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,331 miles
PASS
Mileage103,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage101,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,413 miles
PASS
Mileage99,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage95,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage90,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,821 miles
PASS
Mileage83,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,876 miles
PASS
Mileage72,643 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,256 miles
PASS
Mileage63,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,397 miles
PASS
Mileage52,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage43,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage35,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage34,163 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 UFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 UFC

What car is PL02 UFC?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 UFC?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 UFC was 109,894 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 UFC passed its MOT?

PL02 UFC has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2025.

Is PL02 UFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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