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PL02 VPG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Yellow Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourYellow
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 79,713 miles on the clock, averaging 4,265 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 VPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year962
Average per year4,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 VPG 18k34k49k64k80k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,713 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
PASS
Mileage78,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,751 miles
Since last MOT+1,357 miles
PASS
Mileage77,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage73,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage68,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage65,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage55,398 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,995 miles
Since last MOT+21,351 miles
PASS
Mileage48,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage41,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage34,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage27,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage24,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage18,450 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 VPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 VPG

What car is PL02 VPG?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 VPG?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 VPG was 79,713 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 VPG passed its MOT?

PL02 VPG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2020.

Is PL02 VPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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