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WG02 ATU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 126,675 miles on the clock, averaging 6,322 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WG02 ATU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,322

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

Below average
Latest reading126,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,022
Average per year6,322
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG02 ATU 26k51k76k101k127k '06'22'14

Check WG02 ATU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,022 miles
PASS
Mileage116,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage112,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage107,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage103,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage98,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage93,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage88,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,581 miles
PASS
Mileage86,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage82,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage65,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage55,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage47,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage39,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
PASS
Mileage33,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage25,812 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 ATU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WG02 ATU

What car is WG02 ATU?

WG02 ATU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG02 ATU?

The last recorded mileage for WG02 ATU was 126,675 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG02 ATU passed its MOT?

WG02 ATU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2022.

Is WG02 ATU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG02 ATU 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 WG02 ATU?

WG02 ATU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.