2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HN02 WTR
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2002. Recorded mileage 73,791 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN02 WTR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2024
- 73,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN02 WTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (HN02 WTR) between May 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HN02 WTR Mileage History
- 19/05/202275,169 mi
- 02/02/202473,791 mi-1,378 mi
Average of roughly -806 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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