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SY02 UVZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 90,556 miles on the clock, averaging 6,305 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 UVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,305

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,728
Average per year6,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY02 UVZ 41k53k66k78k91k '05'13'09

Check SY02 UVZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,556 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage84,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage79,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage73,374 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage65,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage57,462 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage50,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,208 miles
PASS
Mileage43,160 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage40,510 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 UVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SY02 UVZ

What car is SY02 UVZ?

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

What is the mileage of SY02 UVZ?

The last recorded mileage for SY02 UVZ was 90,556 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY02 UVZ passed its MOT?

SY02 UVZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2013.

Is SY02 UVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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