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WG02 RTU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 90,274 miles on the clock, averaging 6,216 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 WG02 RTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,699
Average per year6,216
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG02 RTU 21k38k56k73k90k '06'17'12

Check WG02 RTU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,274 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage82,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,744 miles
PASS
Mileage73,831 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage68,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage63,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage56,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage50,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage44,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,214 miles
PASS
Mileage36,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage30,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage26,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage21,227 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 RTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 RTU

What car is WG02 RTU?

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

What is the mileage of WG02 RTU?

The last recorded mileage for WG02 RTU was 90,274 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG02 RTU passed its MOT?

WG02 RTU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2017.

Is WG02 RTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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