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WG51 WDD

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 121,888 miles on the clock, averaging 4,919 miles per year, well 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 WDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading121,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,119
Average per year4,919
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 WDD 33k55k77k100k122k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage119,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage118,046 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage112,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,227 miles
PASS
Mileage111,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage108,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage106,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,585 miles
PASS
Mileage105,200 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,563 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage99,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,104 miles
PASS
Mileage92,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage85,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage80,700 miles
Since last MOT+10,752 miles
PASS
Mileage69,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,948 miles
Since last MOT+12,963 miles
PASS
Mileage56,985 miles
Since last MOT+15,495 miles
PASS
Mileage41,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,988 miles
PASS
Mileage32,502 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 WDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
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 WDD

What car is WG51 WDD?

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

What is the mileage of WG51 WDD?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 WDD was 121,888 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 WDD passed its MOT?

WG51 WDD has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 7 Mar 2024.

Is WG51 WDD ULEZ compliant?

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

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