2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HJ52 FHN
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 90,695 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ52 FHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 90,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ52 FHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (HJ52 FHN) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ52 FHN Mileage History
- 26/11/202185,168 mi
- 29/11/202185,170 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/202290,695 mi+5,525 mi
- 18/11/202290,695 mi
Average of roughly 5,656 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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