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SF02 YML

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 96,884 miles on the clock, averaging 5,479 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 SF02 YML

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,479

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

Below average
Latest reading96,884 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,461
Average per year5,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF02 YML 31k47k64k80k97k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage91,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,423 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,391 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage87,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,659 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,589 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage84,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage81,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage78,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,766 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage71,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage66,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage60,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage54,617 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,613 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage43,137 miles
Since last MOT+12,177 miles
PASS
Mileage30,960 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

RegistrationSF02 YML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SF02 YML

What car is SF02 YML?

SF02 YML is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SF02 YML?

The last recorded mileage for SF02 YML was 96,884 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF02 YML passed its MOT?

SF02 YML has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 12 Mar 2019.

Is SF02 YML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF02 YML 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 SF02 YML?

SF02 YML is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.