2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DA52 LUJ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 79,825 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA52 LUJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
- 79,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA52 LUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (DA52 LUJ) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2022 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: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA52 LUJ Mileage History
- 26/10/202175,287 mi
- 27/10/202175,287 mi
- 03/10/202279,825 mi+4,538 mi
- 03/10/202279,825 mi
Average of roughly 4,845 miles per year across 4 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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