2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LB52 URK
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 132,387 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB52 URK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 132,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB52 URK 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 URK) between August 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear Brake valve leaking compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to the leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
LB52 URK Mileage History
- 14/08/2023116,410 mi
- 10/08/2024126,877 mi+10,467 mi
- 14/08/2024133,764 mi+6,887 mi
- 30/04/2025132,385 mi-1,379 mi
- 15/05/2025132,387 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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