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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 113,300 miles on the clock, averaging 8,710 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 SO02 MTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 113,300 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 8,710 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 MTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 MTU
What car is SO02 MTU?
SO02 MTU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 MTU?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 MTU was 113,300 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 MTU passed its MOT?
SO02 MTU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2016.
Is SO02 MTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 MTU 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 MTU?
SO02 MTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.