2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FP52 OLB
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 118,205 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP52 OLB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 118,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP52 OLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (FP52 OLB) between October 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
FP52 OLB Mileage History
- 03/10/200625,864 mi
- 16/10/200731,620 mi+5,756 mi
- 23/09/200885,429 mi+53,809 mi
- 17/09/200938,431 mi-46,998 mi
- 11/10/201042,040 mi+3,609 mi
- 05/10/201144,207 mi+2,167 mi
- 10/10/201247,605 mi+3,398 mi
- 08/10/201349,622 mi+2,017 mi
- 15/10/201452,248 mi+2,626 mi
- 12/10/201554,328 mi+2,080 mi
- 10/10/201656,460 mi+2,132 mi
- 26/09/201759,138 mi+2,678 mi
- 16/10/201861,622 mi+2,484 mi
- 10/10/201963,010 mi+1,388 mi
- 10/10/202067,643 mi+4,633 mi
- 02/10/202172,935 mi+5,292 mi
- 11/10/202281,575 mi+8,640 mi
- 11/10/202281,575 mi
- 12/10/202393,465 mi+11,890 mi
- 12/10/202393,465 mi
- 05/08/2024107,440 mi+13,975 mi
- 08/09/2025118,205 mi+10,765 mi
Average of roughly 4,878 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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