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PL02 YWN

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 68,654 miles on the clock, averaging 2,926 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 YWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,926

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 YWN 26k37k48k58k69k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,654 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,331 miles
PASS
Mileage59,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,322 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage55,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage52,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage48,805 miles
PASS
Mileage66,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage60,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage53,744 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage47,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,939 miles
PASS
Mileage35,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage27,187 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage26,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,484 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 YWN
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 YWN

What car is PL02 YWN?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 YWN?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 YWN was 68,654 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 YWN passed its MOT?

PL02 YWN has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2020.

Is PL02 YWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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