2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KC52 CEO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 163,878 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC52 CEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 163,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC52 CEO 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 (KC52 CEO) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”.
KC52 CEO Mileage History
- 27/11/2021130,937 mi
- 30/11/2021130,940 mi+3 mi
- 17/11/2022138,684 mi+7,744 mi
- 16/11/2023151,521 mi+12,837 mi
- 18/10/2024163,878 mi+12,357 mi
Average of roughly 11,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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