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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 103,439 miles on the clock, averaging 6,849 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 DBX
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 | 103,439 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 444 |
| Average per year | 6,849 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 DBX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 DBX
What car is SL02 DBX?
SL02 DBX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL02 DBX?
The last recorded mileage for SL02 DBX was 103,439 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL02 DBX passed its MOT?
SL02 DBX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.
Is SL02 DBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 DBX 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 DBX?
SL02 DBX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.