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SL02 WLV

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 66,619 miles on the clock, averaging 7,165 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 WLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,165

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year7,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 WLV 14k27k40k53k67k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,619 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,610 miles
Since last MOT+12,998 miles
PASS
Mileage53,612 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage44,840 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage40,507 miles
Since last MOT+9,847 miles
PASS
Mileage30,660 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,984 miles
Since last MOT+65,324 miles
PASS
Mileage30,660 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage20,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage17,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage13,909 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 WLV
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 WLV

What car is SL02 WLV?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 WLV?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 WLV was 66,619 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 WLV passed its MOT?

SL02 WLV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2013.

Is SL02 WLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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