2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB52 AXW
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 89,833 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB52 AXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 89,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB52 AXW 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 AXW) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by Indicator (4.2.3 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LB52 AXW Mileage History
- 03/11/202285,491 mi
- 06/11/202386,061 mi+570 mi
- 16/10/202487,140 mi+1,079 mi
- 10/11/202589,833 mi+2,693 mi
- 11/11/202589,833 mi
Average of roughly 1,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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