2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EX52 VBZ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 87,959 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX52 VBZ Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 87,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX52 VBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (EX52 VBZ) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
EX52 VBZ Mileage History
- 25/09/20069,949 mi
- 25/09/20069,949 mi
- 28/09/200711,622 mi+1,673 mi
- 17/09/200813,794 mi+2,172 mi
- 25/09/200917,693 mi+3,899 mi
- 25/09/200917,693 mi
- 29/09/201022,408 mi+4,715 mi
- 23/09/201126,538 mi+4,130 mi
- 23/09/201126,538 mi
- 22/09/201229,209 mi+2,671 mi
- 22/09/201229,209 mi
- 28/08/201330,851 mi+1,642 mi
- 28/08/201330,851 mi
- 28/08/201433,331 mi+2,480 mi
- 29/08/201433,331 mi
- 27/08/201536,310 mi+2,979 mi
- 27/08/201536,310 mi
- 30/08/201643,747 mi+7,437 mi
- 06/10/201752,967 mi+9,220 mi
- 06/10/201752,970 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/201861,243 mi+8,273 mi
- 29/10/201861,243 mi
- 24/10/201968,128 mi+6,885 mi
- 25/10/201968,141 mi+13 mi
- 28/10/202070,664 mi+2,523 mi
- 29/10/202070,669 mi+5 mi
- 28/10/202173,737 mi+3,068 mi
- 01/11/202173,741 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/202277,617 mi+3,876 mi
- 31/10/202277,622 mi+5 mi
- 24/10/202381,898 mi+4,276 mi
- 31/10/202486,182 mi+4,284 mi
- 31/10/202486,185 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/202587,959 mi+1,774 mi
Average of roughly 4,086 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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