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SL02 AWA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 113,111 miles on the clock, averaging 7,768 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SL02 AWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,111
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,768

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,111 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,679
Average per year7,768
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 AWA 28k49k70k92k113k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,111 miles
Since last MOT+17,679 miles
PASS
Mileage95,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,432 miles
Since last MOT+13,794 miles
PASS
Mileage81,638 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage71,540 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,050 miles
PASS
Mileage61,486 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage59,218 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,547 miles
PASS
Mileage51,670 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage41,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage35,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage32,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage27,596 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

RegistrationSL02 AWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 AWA

What car is SL02 AWA?

SL02 AWA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL02 AWA?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 AWA was 113,111 miles, recorded on 11 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 AWA passed its MOT?

SL02 AWA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2017.

Is SL02 AWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 AWA 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 SL02 AWA?

SL02 AWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.