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WG02 RUU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 82,838 miles on the clock, averaging 5,475 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 RUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,475

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 reading82,838 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG02 RUU 10k28k47k65k83k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage78,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,571 miles
Since last MOT+15,839 miles
PASS
Mileage62,732 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage60,099 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage56,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage52,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,135 miles
PASS
Mileage48,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage42,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage35,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage31,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage27,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage23,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage18,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage10,325 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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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 RUU
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 RUU

What car is WG02 RUU?

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

What is the mileage of WG02 RUU?

The last recorded mileage for WG02 RUU was 82,838 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG02 RUU passed its MOT?

WG02 RUU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2019.

Is WG02 RUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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