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WG51 EWZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 137,097 miles on the clock, averaging 5,917 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 WG51 EWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,917

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 reading137,097 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 EWZ 36k61k86k112k137k '06'23'14

Check WG51 EWZ

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,097 miles
Since last MOT+14,661 miles
PASS
Mileage122,436 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage117,521 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage108,607 miles
Since last MOT+11,585 miles
PASS
Mileage97,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage91,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,551 miles
PASS
Mileage89,965 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage88,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage84,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage80,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage76,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
PASS
Mileage71,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage68,035 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage64,598 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,145 miles
PASS
Mileage60,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage53,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,491 miles
PASS
Mileage47,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage35,599 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

RegistrationWG51 EWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WG51 EWZ

What car is WG51 EWZ?

WG51 EWZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG51 EWZ?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 EWZ was 137,097 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 EWZ passed its MOT?

WG51 EWZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2023.

Is WG51 EWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG51 EWZ 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 WG51 EWZ?

WG51 EWZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.