2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RK02 AJO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 72,266 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1390cc
RK02 AJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 72,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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RK02 AJO Mileage History
- 26/07/202371,122 mi
- 07/08/202472,153 mi+1,031 mi
- 09/08/202472,159 mi+6 mi
- 11/09/202572,266 mi+107 mi
- 12/09/202572,266 mi
Average of roughly 537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK02 AJO 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 (RK02 AJO) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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