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SL02 DGU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 135,148 miles on the clock, averaging 8,471 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 DGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,148
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,471

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 reading135,148 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 DGU 40k64k87k111k135k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,599 miles
PASS
Mileage124,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,683 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,653 miles
PASS
Mileage108,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage99,519 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,188 miles
PASS
Mileage90,330 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage83,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage77,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage71,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage65,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,076 miles
Since last MOT+10,104 miles
PASS
Mileage54,972 miles
Since last MOT+15,162 miles
PASS
Mileage39,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,810 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 DGU
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 DGU

What car is SL02 DGU?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 DGU?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 DGU was 135,148 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 DGU passed its MOT?

SL02 DGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2016.

Is SL02 DGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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