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2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EY52 XBO

EY52 XBO

2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2002. Recorded mileage 106,665 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2002 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
106,665 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1390cc

EY52 XBO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
  • 106,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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EY52 XBO Mileage History

  1. 18/11/202193,511 mi
  2. 19/11/202297,884 mi+4,373 mi
  3. 02/05/202598,338 mi+454 mi
  4. 02/05/202598,355 mi+17 mi
  5. 30/04/2026106,665 mi+8,310 mi

Average of roughly 2,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EY52 XBO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 14:13
MOT Analysis

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 (EY52 XBO) between November 2021 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front brake flexy hoses perished and split, cords exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link rod boots split and p”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm seat belt webbing cut and badly fr”.

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