2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL52 GGV
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 146,194 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL52 GGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2024
- 146,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL52 GGV 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 (GL52 GGV) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2024 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GL52 GGV Mileage History
- 22/07/2022134,838 mi
- 25/07/2022134,840 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/2023138,076 mi+3,236 mi
- 20/07/2023138,076 mi
- 13/07/2024146,194 mi+8,118 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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