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PL02 VFG

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 48,152 miles on the clock, averaging 3,825 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 VFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,825

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 reading48,152 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 VFG 16k24k32k40k48k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,152 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
PASS
Mileage47,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,923 miles
Since last MOT+930 miles
PASS
Mileage46,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage44,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage36,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage30,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage24,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage15,624 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 VFG
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 VFG

What car is PL02 VFG?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 VFG?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 VFG was 48,152 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 VFG passed its MOT?

PL02 VFG has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2015.

Is PL02 VFG ULEZ compliant?

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

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