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WP02 TLJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 133,732 miles on the clock, averaging 10,246 miles per year, above 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 TLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,732
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,246

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,732 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year10,246
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP02 TLJ 19k48k76k105k134k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,732 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage129,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,589 miles
PASS
Mileage122,079 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,846 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage103,137 miles
Since last MOT+14,430 miles
PASS
Mileage88,707 miles
Since last MOT+11,633 miles
PASS
Mileage77,074 miles
Since last MOT+13,410 miles
PASS
Mileage63,664 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage52,344 miles
Since last MOT+14,417 miles
PASS
Mileage37,927 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage28,896 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage19,164 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 TLJ
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 TLJ

What car is WP02 TLJ?

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

What is the mileage of WP02 TLJ?

The last recorded mileage for WP02 TLJ was 133,732 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP02 TLJ passed its MOT?

WP02 TLJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2017.

Is WP02 TLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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