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 1200cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 87,493 miles on the clock, averaging 4,773 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 ODW
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,493 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,773 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | SY02 ODW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SY02 ODW
What car is SY02 ODW?
SY02 ODW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY02 ODW?
The last recorded mileage for SY02 ODW was 87,493 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY02 ODW passed its MOT?
SY02 ODW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2017.
Is SY02 ODW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 ODW 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 ODW?
SY02 ODW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.