2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DX52 AEO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 73,924 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX52 AEO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2023
- 73,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX52 AEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (DX52 AEO) between August 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER (2.4.G.2)”.
DX52 AEO Mileage History
- 21/08/200614,665 mi
- 20/08/200719,135 mi+4,470 mi
- 14/08/200824,657 mi+5,522 mi
- 21/08/200824,720 mi+63 mi
- 20/08/200928,254 mi+3,534 mi
- 25/08/200928,308 mi+54 mi
- 24/08/201036,271 mi+7,963 mi
- 24/08/201036,271 mi
- 22/08/201142,261 mi+5,990 mi
- 17/04/201246,377 mi+4,116 mi
- 17/04/201246,377 mi
- 24/04/201354,047 mi+7,670 mi
- 24/04/201354,047 mi
- 02/05/201459,755 mi+5,708 mi
- 25/05/201561,679 mi+1,924 mi
- 29/05/201561,690 mi+11 mi
- 29/05/201561,690 mi
- 25/05/201662,889 mi+1,199 mi
- 26/05/201662,889 mi
- 12/05/201766,015 mi+3,126 mi
- 23/05/201866,942 mi+927 mi
- 21/05/201968,339 mi+1,397 mi
- 28/05/202069,506 mi+1,167 mi
- 28/05/202069,506 mi
- 20/05/202170,654 mi+1,148 mi
- 20/05/202170,654 mi
- 23/05/202272,042 mi+1,388 mi
- 24/05/202373,924 mi+1,882 mi
Average of roughly 3,537 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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