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SP02 YDL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 62,781 miles on the clock, averaging 3,490 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 SP02 YDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,490

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year33
Average per year3,490
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP02 YDL 17k28k40k51k63k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,781 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,748 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage61,832 miles
Since last MOT+1,700 miles
PASS
Mileage60,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage58,040 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage56,825 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,824 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage50,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage46,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage37,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage30,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage22,264 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage19,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage16,569 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
PASS
Mileage16,525 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

RegistrationSP02 YDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SP02 YDL

What car is SP02 YDL?

SP02 YDL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.

What is the mileage of SP02 YDL?

The last recorded mileage for SP02 YDL was 62,781 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP02 YDL passed its MOT?

SP02 YDL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2019.

Is SP02 YDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP02 YDL 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 SP02 YDL?

SP02 YDL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.