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SA02 JAR

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 67,029 miles on the clock, averaging 3,050 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 SA02 JAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
3,050

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,029 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,050
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA02 JAR 20k32k44k55k67k '07'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,029 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,028 miles
Since last MOT+979 miles
PASS
Mileage66,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage64,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage61,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage58,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage55,180 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage52,373 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage49,813 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage47,234 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage43,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage35,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage28,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage20,433 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

RegistrationSA02 JAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SA02 JAR

What car is SA02 JAR?

SA02 JAR is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SA02 JAR?

The last recorded mileage for SA02 JAR was 67,029 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA02 JAR passed its MOT?

SA02 JAR has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2022.

Is SA02 JAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA02 JAR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SA02 JAR?

SA02 JAR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.