2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GY02 VLB
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2002. Recorded mileage 22,984 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY02 VLB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 22,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY02 VLB 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 (GY02 VLB) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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 (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
GY02 VLB Mileage History
- 16/05/20064,699 mi
- 19/05/20075,839 mi+1,140 mi
- 16/05/20086,998 mi+1,159 mi
- 14/05/20098,306 mi+1,308 mi
- 12/05/201010,152 mi+1,846 mi
- 12/05/201111,965 mi+1,813 mi
- 09/05/201213,935 mi+1,970 mi
- 13/05/201315,765 mi+1,830 mi
- 14/05/201416,979 mi+1,214 mi
- 14/05/201416,979 mi
- 12/05/201517,317 mi+338 mi
- 11/05/201617,654 mi+337 mi
- 02/05/201718,017 mi+363 mi
- 10/05/201818,355 mi+338 mi
- 14/05/201918,671 mi+316 mi
- 28/05/202018,894 mi+223 mi
- 24/05/202119,195 mi+301 mi
- 09/06/202219,504 mi+309 mi
- 06/06/202319,549 mi+45 mi
- 04/06/202419,583 mi+34 mi
- 30/05/202521,202 mi+1,619 mi
- 03/06/202521,224 mi+22 mi
- 05/06/202622,984 mi+1,760 mi
Average of roughly 912 miles per year across 23 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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