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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 110,443 miles on the clock, averaging 7,333 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 SO02 EOV
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,443 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,333 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SO02 EOV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 EOV
What car is SO02 EOV?
SO02 EOV is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 EOV?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 EOV was 110,443 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 EOV passed its MOT?
SO02 EOV has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2018.
Is SO02 EOV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 EOV 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 SO02 EOV?
SO02 EOV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.