2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · KT02 MYA
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 103,677 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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KT02 MYA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2021
- 103,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT02 MYA 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 (KT02 MYA) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KT02 MYA Mileage History
- 28/10/2021103,677 mi
- 28/10/2021103,677 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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