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PL02 VFM

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 84,056 miles on the clock, averaging 3,340 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 VFM

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,340

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,056 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,243
Average per year3,340
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 VFM 21k37k53k68k84k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage77,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage71,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,455 miles
PASS
Mileage59,681 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,677 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage57,783 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage56,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,340 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
PASS
Mileage55,932 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
PASS
Mileage55,648 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
PASS
Mileage55,300 miles
Since last MOT+779 miles
PASS
Mileage54,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,428 miles
PASS
Mileage53,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,108 miles
PASS
Mileage51,985 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage50,624 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage46,719 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage42,595 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage37,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage32,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage21,093 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 VFM
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 VFM

What car is PL02 VFM?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 VFM?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 VFM was 84,056 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 VFM passed its MOT?

PL02 VFM has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2025.

Is PL02 VFM ULEZ compliant?

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

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