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SK02 MTE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 85,194 miles on the clock, averaging 4,742 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 SK02 MTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,742

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 reading85,194 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,742
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK02 MTE 16k33k50k68k85k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage76,843 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage68,994 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage62,165 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage54,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,176 miles
Since last MOT+12,882 miles
PASS
Mileage41,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage30,773 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage27,781 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage23,850 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage20,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,435 miles
PASS
Mileage19,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage17,658 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage17,228 miles
Since last MOT+981 miles
PASS
Mileage16,247 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage15,554 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

RegistrationSK02 MTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SK02 MTE

What car is SK02 MTE?

SK02 MTE is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SK02 MTE?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 MTE was 85,194 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 MTE passed its MOT?

SK02 MTE has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2020.

Is SK02 MTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK02 MTE 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 SK02 MTE?

SK02 MTE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.