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SK02 OVJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 84,072 miles on the clock, averaging 5,659 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 SK02 OVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,072
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,659

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,072 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK02 OVJ 22k38k53k69k84k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage79,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage72,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage69,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage63,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage57,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage52,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage47,700 miles
Since last MOT+10,848 miles
PASS
Mileage36,852 miles
Since last MOT+14,786 miles
PASS
Mileage22,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,066 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 OVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SK02 OVJ

What car is SK02 OVJ?

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

What is the mileage of SK02 OVJ?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 OVJ was 84,072 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 OVJ passed its MOT?

SK02 OVJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2017.

Is SK02 OVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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