2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FP52 OVM
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 126,950 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP52 OVM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2024
- 126,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP52 OVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (FP52 OVM) between November 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
FP52 OVM Mileage History
- 07/11/200640,436 mi
- 08/11/200640,036 mi-400 mi
- 27/02/200848,944 mi+8,908 mi
- 12/02/200956,471 mi+7,527 mi
- 26/02/201062,119 mi+5,648 mi
- 17/02/201166,428 mi+4,309 mi
- 17/02/201166,428 mi
- 17/02/201271,790 mi+5,362 mi
- 17/02/201271,790 mi
- 15/02/201376,122 mi+4,332 mi
- 21/02/201483,381 mi+7,259 mi
- 05/02/201590,530 mi+7,149 mi
- 06/02/201697,465 mi+6,935 mi
- 18/02/2017103,114 mi+5,649 mi
- 20/01/2018104,893 mi+1,779 mi
- 05/01/2019106,361 mi+1,468 mi
- 28/12/2019109,594 mi+3,233 mi
- 19/01/2021110,717 mi+1,123 mi
- 02/02/2022114,286 mi+3,569 mi
- 30/01/2023119,360 mi+5,074 mi
- 01/02/2023119,374 mi+14 mi
- 30/01/2024126,942 mi+7,568 mi
- 05/02/2024126,950 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,017 miles per year across 23 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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