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WG02 LYD

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 123,449 miles on the clock, averaging 8,287 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WG02 LYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,287

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,449 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG02 LYD 40k61k82k103k123k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage117,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage114,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage108,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage104,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage96,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage85,988 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage75,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,144 miles
PASS
Mileage66,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,170 miles
PASS
Mileage53,918 miles
Since last MOT+13,962 miles
PASS
Mileage39,956 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

RegistrationWG02 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WG02 LYD

What car is WG02 LYD?

WG02 LYD is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG02 LYD?

The last recorded mileage for WG02 LYD was 123,449 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG02 LYD passed its MOT?

WG02 LYD has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2016.

Is WG02 LYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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