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WP02 HYR

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 147,837 miles on the clock, averaging 6,513 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 WP02 HYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,513

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,837 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP02 HYR 22k53k85k116k148k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,837 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage141,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage134,251 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage126,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage119,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage111,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage101,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,858 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage95,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage88,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage81,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage72,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage65,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage57,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage48,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage36,701 miles
Since last MOT+907 miles
PASS
Mileage35,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage32,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage29,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage25,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage21,745 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

RegistrationWP02 HYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WP02 HYR

What car is WP02 HYR?

WP02 HYR is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WP02 HYR?

The last recorded mileage for WP02 HYR was 147,837 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP02 HYR passed its MOT?

WP02 HYR has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is WP02 HYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP02 HYR 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 WP02 HYR?

WP02 HYR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.