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SY02 ODJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 141,460 miles on the clock, averaging 3,982 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 SY02 ODJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,982

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading141,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year888
Average per year3,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY02 ODJ 61k81k101k121k141k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,460 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage140,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage138,809 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage136,778 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage133,956 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage130,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,813 miles
PASS
Mileage242,941 miles
FAIL
Mileage242,951 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
PASS
Mileage232,109 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,108 miles
Since last MOT+15,039 miles
PASS
Mileage217,069 miles
Since last MOT+14,785 miles
PASS
Mileage202,284 miles
Since last MOT+15,747 miles
PASS
Mileage186,537 miles
Since last MOT+18,624 miles
PASS
Mileage167,913 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,912 miles
Since last MOT+13,789 miles
PASS
Mileage154,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,123 miles
Since last MOT+15,566 miles
PASS
Mileage138,557 miles
Since last MOT+16,996 miles
PASS
Mileage121,561 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage112,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,107 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage102,324 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,320 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage96,982 miles
Since last MOT+11,575 miles
PASS
Mileage85,407 miles
Since last MOT+10,133 miles
PASS
Mileage75,274 miles
Since last MOT+14,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,612 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 ODJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SY02 ODJ

What car is SY02 ODJ?

SY02 ODJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY02 ODJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY02 ODJ was 141,460 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY02 ODJ passed its MOT?

SY02 ODJ has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2026.

Is SY02 ODJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 ODJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY02 ODJ?

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