2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HT02 LCP
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 149,076 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT02 LCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 149,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
HT02 LCP Mileage History
- 04/12/2023140,773 mi
- 04/12/2023140,773 mi
- 29/11/2024145,314 mi+4,541 mi
- 25/11/2025149,067 mi+3,753 mi
- 06/12/2025149,076 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT02 LCP 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 (HT02 LCP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (HT02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as HT02LCP.
SUZUKI
TOYOTA
ALPHARD AUTO GEN 10
APRILIA
YAMAHA
DT125
FORD
FIESTA
SMART (MCC)
CABRIOLET
MCC
CITY CABRIOLET
MCC
SMART PASSION SOFTOUCH(RHD)A
MCC
CITY COUPE
MCC
SMART PULSE SOFTOUCH AUTO
MCC
SMART PASSION SOFTOUCH AUTO
SMART (MCC)
FORTWO COUPE
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.