2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DU52 CDO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 75,979 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU52 CDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 75,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU52 CDO 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 (DU52 CDO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average”; “Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DU52 CDO Mileage History
- 23/08/202464,543 mi
- 20/08/202576,300 mi+11,757 mi
- 20/08/202576,300 mi
- 12/08/202675,974 mi-326 mi
- 13/08/202675,979 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,801 miles per year across 5 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: 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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