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SL02 DFY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 94,996 miles on the clock, averaging 4,844 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 SL02 DFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,844

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,996 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,844
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 DFY 23k41k59k77k95k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,996 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage88,109 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage84,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage79,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,802 miles
Since last MOT+12,225 miles
PASS
Mileage67,577 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,576 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage64,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage60,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage55,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage46,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage42,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage39,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage36,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage33,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage28,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage23,393 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 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 DFY

What car is SL02 DFY?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 DFY?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 DFY was 94,996 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 DFY passed its MOT?

SL02 DFY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2021.

Is SL02 DFY ULEZ compliant?

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

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