2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LM02 LGC
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 121,925 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM02 LGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2026
- 121,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM02 LGC 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 (LM02 LGC) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure NO OPPERATING CORRECTLY (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
LM02 LGC Mileage History
- 12/01/2023111,786 mi
- 20/01/2023111,868 mi+82 mi
- 18/01/2024119,307 mi+7,439 mi
- 23/01/2024119,321 mi+14 mi
- 27/01/2026121,925 mi+2,604 mi
Average of roughly 3,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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