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PL02 WLZ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 88,551 miles on the clock, averaging 5,857 miles per year, 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 WLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,857

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

Below average
Latest reading88,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year5,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 WLZ 21k38k55k72k89k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,551 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage85,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage80,951 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,931 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage70,378 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage62,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage55,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,440 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage47,218 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage39,063 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage34,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage28,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage24,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage21,100 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 WLZ
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 WLZ

What car is PL02 WLZ?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 WLZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 WLZ was 88,551 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 WLZ passed its MOT?

PL02 WLZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2018.

Is PL02 WLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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