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SY02 NVP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 138,921 miles on the clock, averaging 9,990 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY02 NVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,990

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,037
Average per year9,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY02 NVP 27k55k83k111k139k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage136,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage132,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage122,523 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage111,476 miles
Since last MOT+13,326 miles
PASS
Mileage98,150 miles
Since last MOT+17,019 miles
PASS
Mileage81,131 miles
Since last MOT+14,071 miles
PASS
Mileage67,060 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,443 miles
Since last MOT+19,008 miles
PASS
Mileage47,435 miles
Since last MOT+14,223 miles
PASS
Mileage33,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage26,659 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

RegistrationSY02 NVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SY02 NVP

What car is SY02 NVP?

SY02 NVP is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY02 NVP?

The last recorded mileage for SY02 NVP was 138,921 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY02 NVP passed its MOT?

SY02 NVP has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2017.

Is SY02 NVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 NVP 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 SY02 NVP?

SY02 NVP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.