2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · BJ52 RZO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 200,914 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ52 RZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 200,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ52 RZO 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 (BJ52 RZO) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
BJ52 RZO Mileage History
- 26/08/2022179,527 mi
- 23/08/2023190,871 mi+11,344 mi
- 24/08/2023190,880 mi+9 mi
- 27/08/2024200,914 mi+10,034 mi
- 27/08/2024200,914 mi
Average of roughly 10,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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