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PY02 OPB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 125,390 miles on the clock, averaging 7,875 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 PY02 OPB

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,875

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year7,875
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY02 OPB 30k54k78k102k125k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,390 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,350 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,325 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,891 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage114,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage108,343 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage102,059 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage92,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage82,847 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,836 miles
Since last MOT+10,690 miles
PASS
Mileage72,146 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage61,344 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage54,498 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage48,048 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage40,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage30,179 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

RegistrationPY02 OPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PY02 OPB

What car is PY02 OPB?

PY02 OPB is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PY02 OPB?

The last recorded mileage for PY02 OPB was 125,390 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY02 OPB passed its MOT?

PY02 OPB has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2018.

Is PY02 OPB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY02 OPB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PY02 OPB?

PY02 OPB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.