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YP02 YGN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 101,161 miles on the clock, averaging 6,244 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 YP02 YGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,244

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,128
Average per year6,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP02 YGN 37k53k69k85k101k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage101,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage96,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage92,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage89,627 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage82,803 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,542 miles
PASS
Mileage76,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage68,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage61,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,215 miles
PASS
Mileage53,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage46,357 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage36,552 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 YGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YP02 YGN

What car is YP02 YGN?

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

What is the mileage of YP02 YGN?

The last recorded mileage for YP02 YGN was 101,161 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP02 YGN passed its MOT?

YP02 YGN has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 23 Sep 2016.

Is YP02 YGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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