2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MF52 MVM
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 84,153 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF52 MVM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2024
- 84,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 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.
MF52 MVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (MF52 MVM) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2024 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), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
MF52 MVM Mileage History
- 22/06/202280,157 mi
- 22/06/202280,157 mi
- 29/06/202382,305 mi+2,148 mi
- 02/07/202484,153 mi+1,848 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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