2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DX52 AEC
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 58,620 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1390cc
DX52 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 58,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DX52 AEC Mileage History
- 26/02/202446,228 mi
- 04/03/202446,295 mi+67 mi
- 12/02/202549,571 mi+3,276 mi
- 13/02/202549,573 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/202658,620 mi+9,047 mi
Average of roughly 6,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX52 AEC 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 (DX52 AEC) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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