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PL02 WLV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 67,069 miles on the clock, averaging 4,231 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 WLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
100%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
4,231

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 reading67,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,283
Average per year4,231
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 WLV 31k40k49k58k67k '07'16'13

Check PL02 WLV

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage59,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage54,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage49,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage44,541 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage37,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage33,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,962 miles
PASS
Mileage31,086 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 WLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 WLV

What car is PL02 WLV?

PL02 WLV is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 WLV?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 WLV was 67,069 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 WLV passed its MOT?

PL02 WLV has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2016.

Is PL02 WLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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