VOLKSWAGEN POLO2002 · 1.4L Diesel

The 2002 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 27 May 2025 at 143,855 miles returned a pass with no advisories, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since 2022. The maintenance record shows no worsening faults and no recurring mechanical concerns across the available history. Mileage sits at 143,855 from the May 2025 test, equating to roughly 5,994 miles per year over the vehicle's 24-year life. The records show steady, light use: 126,193 miles in May 2022, 134,621 in May 2023, 141,103 in May 2024, and 143,855 in May 2025. Annual accumulation stayed between 6,000 and 8,500 miles with no gaps or sudden jumps. Low mileage for age implies lighter wear but also raises the prospect of prolonged standing periods between use. The DVSA data flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emission failures at any stage. A failed entry on 7 May 2022 at 126,193 miles carries no recorded defect, with a pass logged the same day, suggesting an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The clean advisory history means previous owners kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and the MOT's limited scope on hidden rust. Verify the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and brake component thickness despite the absence of advisories, and confirm the May 2022 duplicate entry reflects no suppressed repair work.