Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 142,666 miles on the clock, averaging 7,045 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 YB02 VNK
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,666 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,045 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YB02 VNK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YB02 VNK
What car is YB02 VNK?
YB02 VNK is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YB02 VNK?
The last recorded mileage for YB02 VNK was 142,666 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB02 VNK passed its MOT?
YB02 VNK has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2016.
Is YB02 VNK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB02 VNK 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 YB02 VNK?
YB02 VNK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.