2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DV02 VRK
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 112,976 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV02 VRK Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
- 112,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV02 VRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (DV02 VRK) between August 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
DV02 VRK Mileage History
- 08/08/200629,269 mi
- 08/08/200629,272 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/200733,601 mi+4,329 mi
- 31/03/200835,540 mi+1,939 mi
- 20/03/200939,791 mi+4,251 mi
- 23/03/200939,791 mi
- 17/08/201044,235 mi+4,444 mi
- 13/08/201146,642 mi+2,407 mi
- 17/08/201141,660 mi-4,982 mi
- 21/08/201250,730 mi+9,070 mi
- 21/08/201250,730 mi
- 31/08/201353,550 mi+2,820 mi
- 31/08/201353,550 mi
- 01/08/201461,238 mi+7,688 mi
- 04/08/201461,239 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/201579,682 mi+18,443 mi
- 08/08/201579,682 mi
- 05/08/201696,167 mi+16,485 mi
- 06/08/201696,168 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/2017109,414 mi+13,246 mi
- 29/01/2018109,444 mi+30 mi
- 12/01/2019110,136 mi+692 mi
- 29/01/2020110,815 mi+679 mi
- 08/01/2021111,215 mi+400 mi
- 08/01/2021111,215 mi
- 10/01/2022111,626 mi+411 mi
- 20/01/2023112,058 mi+432 mi
- 25/01/2024112,557 mi+499 mi
- 22/01/2025112,976 mi+419 mi
- 22/01/2025112,976 mi
Average of roughly 4,535 miles per year across 30 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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