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WG51 YBN

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 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 38,428 miles on the clock, averaging 1,772 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 YBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
1,772

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading38,428 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year1,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 YBN 7k15k23k31k38k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,428 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,406 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,395 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage36,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,188 miles
PASS
Mileage35,587 miles
Since last MOT+712 miles
PASS
Mileage34,875 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage33,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage32,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,808 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage31,951 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,941 miles
Since last MOT+919 miles
PASS
Mileage31,022 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage29,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage27,515 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage25,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage23,256 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage19,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,546 miles
PASS
Mileage15,987 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage8,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage7,172 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 YBN
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 YBN

What car is WG51 YBN?

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

What is the mileage of WG51 YBN?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 YBN was 38,428 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 YBN passed its MOT?

WG51 YBN has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2023.

Is WG51 YBN ULEZ compliant?

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

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