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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 115,353 miles on the clock, averaging 5,746 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 YJ02 UWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,353 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,467 |
| Average per year | 5,746 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | YJ02 UWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YJ — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YJ02 UWL
What car is YJ02 UWL?
YJ02 UWL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YJ02 UWL?
The last recorded mileage for YJ02 UWL was 115,353 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YJ02 UWL passed its MOT?
YJ02 UWL has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2023.
Is YJ02 UWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ02 UWL 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 YJ02 UWL?
YJ02 UWL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.