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YC02 UTV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 151,956 miles on the clock, averaging 9,939 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 YC02 UTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,939

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 reading151,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,939
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC02 UTV 39k67k95k124k152k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,956 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage145,539 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,493 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage136,130 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage131,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage126,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage119,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage110,038 miles
Since last MOT+12,258 miles
PASS
Mileage97,780 miles
Since last MOT+16,165 miles
PASS
Mileage81,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,615 miles
Since last MOT+15,254 miles
PASS
Mileage66,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,920 miles
PASS
Mileage53,441 miles
Since last MOT+14,465 miles
PASS
Mileage38,976 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

RegistrationYC02 UTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YC02 UTV

What car is YC02 UTV?

YC02 UTV is a purple Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YC02 UTV?

The last recorded mileage for YC02 UTV was 151,956 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC02 UTV passed its MOT?

YC02 UTV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2017.

Is YC02 UTV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC02 UTV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YC02 UTV?

YC02 UTV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.