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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 118,587 miles on the clock, averaging 8,734 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for YP02 XLR
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
About average| Latest reading | 118,587 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,937 |
| Average per year | 8,734 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | YP02 XLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YP02 XLR
What car is YP02 XLR?
YP02 XLR is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YP02 XLR?
The last recorded mileage for YP02 XLR was 118,587 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP02 XLR passed its MOT?
YP02 XLR has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2015.
Is YP02 XLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP02 XLR 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 YP02 XLR?
YP02 XLR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.