2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GK51 LGU
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 62,157 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK51 LGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 62,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK51 LGU MOT History
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 (GK51 LGU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GK51 LGU Mileage History
- 24/01/202358,671 mi
- 19/01/202460,052 mi+1,381 mi
- 27/01/202561,122 mi+1,070 mi
- 27/01/202561,122 mi
- 21/01/202662,157 mi+1,035 mi
Average of roughly 1,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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