2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB52 AEG
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 129,710 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB52 AEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 129,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB52 AEG 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 (LB52 AEG) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen washer not working the bottle's damaged (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”.
LB52 AEG Mileage History
- 10/08/2024127,196 mi
- 10/08/2024127,198 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2025128,447 mi+1,249 mi
- 16/07/2026129,708 mi+1,261 mi
- 17/07/2026129,710 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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