2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MT52 CDV
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 94,221 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT52 CDV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 94,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT52 CDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (MT52 CDV) between November 2005 and February 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
MT52 CDV Mileage History
- 04/11/200539,486 mi
- 07/08/200646,478 mi+6,992 mi
- 15/08/200749,293 mi+2,815 mi
- 02/08/200850,310 mi+1,017 mi
- 08/08/200953,821 mi+3,511 mi
- 20/07/201054,838 mi+1,017 mi
- 28/07/201157,239 mi+2,401 mi
- 15/09/201260,998 mi+3,759 mi
- 02/01/201467,062 mi+6,064 mi
- 07/01/201467,067 mi+5 mi
- 09/12/201470,725 mi+3,658 mi
- 30/12/201575,052 mi+4,327 mi
- 07/12/201679,620 mi+4,568 mi
- 14/12/201782,601 mi+2,981 mi
- 05/03/201985,890 mi+3,289 mi
- 05/03/201985,890 mi
- 17/02/202088,420 mi+2,530 mi
- 05/03/202190,088 mi+1,668 mi
- 08/03/202190,100 mi+12 mi
- 08/03/202292,060 mi+1,960 mi
- 14/03/202392,949 mi+889 mi
- 11/03/202493,810 mi+861 mi
- 28/02/202594,221 mi+411 mi
Average of roughly 2,833 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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