2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DN02 CTY
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 135,180 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN02 CTY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 135,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN02 CTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (DN02 CTY) between May 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DN02 CTY Mileage History
- 26/05/20069,453 mi
- 25/05/200717,621 mi+8,168 mi
- 22/05/200825,471 mi+7,850 mi
- 22/05/200933,490 mi+8,019 mi
- 20/05/201041,346 mi+7,856 mi
- 27/05/201150,518 mi+9,172 mi
- 05/04/201256,385 mi+5,867 mi
- 02/05/201363,477 mi+7,092 mi
- 01/04/201468,416 mi+4,939 mi
- 01/04/201468,416 mi
- 21/03/201577,397 mi+8,981 mi
- 10/03/201688,290 mi+10,893 mi
- 01/03/201798,797 mi+10,507 mi
- 23/03/2018108,985 mi+10,188 mi
- 04/04/2018109,184 mi+199 mi
- 14/03/2019117,124 mi+7,940 mi
- 23/03/2020125,413 mi+8,289 mi
- 24/03/2020125,414 mi+1 mi
- 22/09/2021127,906 mi+2,492 mi
- 16/09/2022135,180 mi+7,274 mi
- 16/09/2022135,180 mi
Average of roughly 7,709 miles per year across 21 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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