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SL02 DHG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 38,535 miles on the clock, averaging 1,298 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 DHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,298

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 reading38,535 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 DHG 15k21k27k33k39k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,535 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
PASS
Mileage37,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage35,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,382 miles
Since last MOT+900 miles
PASS
Mileage34,482 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
PASS
Mileage34,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage32,224 miles
Since last MOT+704 miles
PASS
Mileage31,520 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,515 miles
Since last MOT+596 miles
PASS
Mileage30,919 miles
Since last MOT+586 miles
PASS
Mileage30,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,096 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage28,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,278 miles
Since last MOT+697 miles
PASS
Mileage27,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage25,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage21,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,268 miles
PASS
Mileage19,712 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage18,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage16,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage14,596 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 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 DHG

What car is SL02 DHG?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 DHG?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 DHG was 38,535 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 DHG passed its MOT?

SL02 DHG has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2024.

Is SL02 DHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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