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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 95,468 miles on the clock, averaging 5,228 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 SL02 BYT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,468 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,228 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SL02 BYT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SL02 BYT
What car is SL02 BYT?
SL02 BYT is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL02 BYT?
The last recorded mileage for SL02 BYT was 95,468 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL02 BYT passed its MOT?
SL02 BYT has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2015.
Is SL02 BYT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 BYT 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 BYT?
SL02 BYT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.