Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 79,378 miles on the clock, averaging 5,512 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 SA02 YPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,378 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,512 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SA02 YPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SA02 YPE
What car is SA02 YPE?
SA02 YPE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SA02 YPE?
The last recorded mileage for SA02 YPE was 79,378 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA02 YPE passed its MOT?
SA02 YPE has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2016.
Is SA02 YPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA02 YPE 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 SA02 YPE?
SA02 YPE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.