2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · BC02 WMG
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 142,530 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC02 WMG Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/11/2026
- 142,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC02 WMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (BC02 WMG) between August 2006 and November 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BC02 WMG Mileage History
- 18/08/200631,007 mi
- 06/08/200740,012 mi+9,005 mi
- 03/09/200846,361 mi+6,349 mi
- 04/09/200846,361 mi
- 29/08/200957,073 mi+10,712 mi
- 29/08/200957,073 mi
- 28/08/201069,253 mi+12,180 mi
- 28/08/201069,253 mi
- 26/09/201174,146 mi+4,893 mi
- 26/09/201174,146 mi
- 05/11/201282,084 mi+7,938 mi
- 05/11/201282,084 mi
- 17/10/201385,876 mi+3,792 mi
- 17/10/201385,876 mi
- 01/11/201497,341 mi+11,465 mi
- 24/10/2015106,054 mi+8,713 mi
- 26/10/2016110,674 mi+4,620 mi
- 03/11/2016110,748 mi+74 mi
- 27/10/2017118,410 mi+7,662 mi
- 30/10/2017118,428 mi+18 mi
- 29/10/2018122,634 mi+4,206 mi
- 09/11/2018122,696 mi+62 mi
- 23/10/2019124,999 mi+2,303 mi
- 04/11/2020126,946 mi+1,947 mi
- 05/11/2021130,813 mi+3,867 mi
- 05/11/2022134,738 mi+3,925 mi
- 13/11/2023127,562 mi-7,176 mi
- 17/11/2023137,592 mi+10,030 mi
- 15/11/2024140,112 mi+2,520 mi
- 17/11/2025141,887 mi+1,775 mi
- 11/11/2026142,530 mi+643 mi
Average of roughly 5,512 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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