2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PF51 AOC
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 87,369 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PF51 AOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 87,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PF51 AOC Mileage History
- 21/12/202384,001 mi
- 28/12/202384,015 mi+14 mi
- 07/01/202584,952 mi+937 mi
- 30/12/202587,369 mi+2,417 mi
- 30/12/202587,369 mi
Average of roughly 1,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PF51 AOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (PF51 AOC) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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