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WP02 TLY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 117,750 miles on the clock, averaging 4,994 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 WP02 TLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,994

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

Low mileage
Latest reading117,750 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP02 TLY 53k69k85k102k118k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage115,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage113,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage111,751 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage110,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage107,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage101,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage96,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage92,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage85,730 miles
Since last MOT+9,627 miles
PASS
Mileage76,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage61,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,157 miles
PASS
Mileage53,080 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 TLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 TLY

What car is WP02 TLY?

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

What is the mileage of WP02 TLY?

The last recorded mileage for WP02 TLY was 117,750 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP02 TLY passed its MOT?

WP02 TLY has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2019.

Is WP02 TLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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