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YP02 XLZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 68,913 miles on the clock, averaging 2,451 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 YP02 XLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,451

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,913 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year2,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP02 XLZ 22k34k46k57k69k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,913 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage63,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage58,423 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
PASS
Mileage51,667 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage50,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage48,550 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage46,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage43,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage39,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage36,997 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage36,967 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
PASS
Mileage36,852 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage36,483 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
PASS
Mileage36,157 miles
Since last MOT+744 miles
PASS
Mileage35,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage31,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,292 miles
PASS
Mileage30,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,087 miles
PASS
Mileage29,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage27,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage22,230 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,199 miles

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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

RegistrationYP02 XLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YP02 XLZ

What car is YP02 XLZ?

YP02 XLZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YP02 XLZ?

The last recorded mileage for YP02 XLZ was 68,913 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP02 XLZ passed its MOT?

YP02 XLZ has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2025.

Is YP02 XLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP02 XLZ 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 XLZ?

YP02 XLZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.