2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MD02 MPX
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 98,819 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD02 MPX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2024
- 98,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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MD02 MPX MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (MD02 MPX) between February 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
MD02 MPX Mileage History
- 07/02/202296,638 mi
- 13/02/202397,661 mi+1,023 mi
- 29/01/202498,819 mi+1,158 mi
Average of roughly 1,105 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 085 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 5th Gear Whine & Bearing FailureSerious
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