2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LX52 LSJ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 55,748 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX52 LSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 55,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LX52 LSJ Mileage History
- 11/10/202344,834 mi
- 12/10/202344,834 mi
- 02/10/202450,396 mi+5,562 mi
- 02/10/202450,400 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/202555,748 mi+5,348 mi
Average of roughly 5,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX52 LSJ 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 (LX52 LSJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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