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PL02 VRY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 96,448 miles on the clock, averaging 8,826 miles per year, around 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 VRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,448
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,826

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,448 miles
Reading date
Miles last year149
Average per year8,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 VRY 12k33k54k75k96k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,448 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage89,260 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,146 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
PASS
Mileage78,572 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,558 miles
Since last MOT+15,892 miles
PASS
Mileage62,666 miles
Since last MOT+14,266 miles
PASS
Mileage48,400 miles
Since last MOT+13,175 miles
PASS
Mileage35,225 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,257 miles
Since last MOT+14,739 miles
PASS
Mileage20,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage13,033 miles
Since last MOT+967 miles
PASS
Mileage12,066 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 VRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 VRY

What car is PL02 VRY?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 VRY?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 VRY was 96,448 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 VRY passed its MOT?

PL02 VRY has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 11 Jan 2016.

Is PL02 VRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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