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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 103,433 miles on the clock, averaging 5,313 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 SW02 TYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,165 |
| Average per year | 5,313 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | SW02 TYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SW02 TYD
What car is SW02 TYD?
SW02 TYD is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW02 TYD?
The last recorded mileage for SW02 TYD was 103,433 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW02 TYD passed its MOT?
SW02 TYD has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jun 2019.
Is SW02 TYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW02 TYD 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 SW02 TYD?
SW02 TYD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.