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2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FN52 DXB

FN52 DXB

2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 82,623 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2002 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
82,623 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following the November 2025 pass at 82,623 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test on 29 November 2025 passed with no defects logged, though an anomalous fail on the same date at identical mileage suggests an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in November 2024 and November 2023 also returned passes with no advisories or defects recorded. The mileage pattern shows light use for a 24-year-old vehicle, accumulating only 82,623 miles or roughly 3,443 per year. Between the November 2023 test at 68,778 miles and November 2024 at 73,692 miles the car covered 4,914 miles. A further 8,931 miles were added by November 2025. The November 2024 fail at 73,684 miles, two weeks before the pass at 73,692 miles, recorded no defects, indicating a documentation issue rather than a worn component. The clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or structural decline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's age and low annual use, as standing periods can accelerate corrosion unseen by the MOT. The absence of advisories across three years means no recurring mechanical trend is present in the data. Verify underside structural integrity and exhaust condition in person before purchase.
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FN52 DXB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
  • 82,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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FN52 DXB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 20:03
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 (FN52 DXB) between November 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

FN52 DXB Mileage History

  1. 14/11/202368,778 mi
  2. 16/11/202473,684 mi+4,906 mi
  3. 29/11/202473,692 mi+8 mi
  4. 29/11/202582,623 mi+8,931 mi
  5. 29/11/202582,623 mi

Average of roughly 6,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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