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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 143,457 miles on the clock, averaging 7,317 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 SY02 RWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,457 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,317 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 RWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SY02 RWE
What car is SY02 RWE?
SY02 RWE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY02 RWE?
The last recorded mileage for SY02 RWE was 143,457 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY02 RWE passed its MOT?
SY02 RWE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.
Is SY02 RWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 RWE 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 RWE?
SY02 RWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.