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PX02 FWL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 71,023 miles on the clock, averaging 4,195 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PX02 FWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,195

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 reading71,023 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,195
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX02 FWL 20k33k46k58k71k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage64,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,251 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage56,713 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,711 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage50,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage32,651 miles
Since last MOT+851 miles
PASS
Mileage31,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,414 miles
PASS
Mileage30,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage28,777 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage27,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage25,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,621 miles
PASS
Mileage22,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage20,376 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 FWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PX02 FWL

What car is PX02 FWL?

PX02 FWL is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PX02 FWL?

The last recorded mileage for PX02 FWL was 71,023 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX02 FWL passed its MOT?

PX02 FWL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2018.

Is PX02 FWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX02 FWL 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 PX02 FWL?

PX02 FWL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.