2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ML52 HUO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 88,586 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 HUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2025
- 88,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 HUO 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 (ML52 HUO) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ML52 HUO Mileage History
- 22/02/202381,235 mi
- 07/02/202483,792 mi+2,557 mi
- 08/02/202483,792 mi
- 17/02/202588,585 mi+4,793 mi
- 17/02/202588,586 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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