2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL02 HSZ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 214,304 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL02 HSZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 214,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL02 HSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (GL02 HSZ) between May 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL02 HSZ Mileage History
- 24/05/200634,468 mi
- 04/05/200743,637 mi+9,169 mi
- 21/05/200853,124 mi+9,487 mi
- 07/05/200961,915 mi+8,791 mi
- 11/05/201070,257 mi+8,342 mi
- 14/05/201179,436 mi+9,179 mi
- 19/05/201288,795 mi+9,359 mi
- 18/05/201397,378 mi+8,583 mi
- 17/05/2014105,994 mi+8,616 mi
- 09/05/2015114,534 mi+8,540 mi
- 17/05/2016124,080 mi+9,546 mi
- 20/05/2017133,673 mi+9,593 mi
- 18/05/2018142,972 mi+9,299 mi
- 24/05/2018142,978 mi+6 mi
- 10/05/2019151,933 mi+8,955 mi
- 14/05/2019152,031 mi+98 mi
- 15/07/2020161,138 mi+9,107 mi
- 02/07/2021168,490 mi+7,352 mi
- 11/07/2022179,365 mi+10,875 mi
- 30/01/2023184,137 mi+4,772 mi
- 01/02/2024188,656 mi+4,519 mi
- 21/01/2025200,248 mi+11,592 mi
- 21/01/2026214,161 mi+13,913 mi
- 26/01/2026214,304 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 9,139 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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