2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NJ52 LPL
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2002. Recorded mileage 92,979 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1198cc
NJ52 LPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 92,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NJ52 LPL Mileage History
- 05/08/202484,627 mi
- 15/07/202588,318 mi+3,691 mi
- 15/07/202588,318 mi
- 10/07/202692,978 mi+4,660 mi
- 10/07/202692,979 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ52 LPL 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 (NJ52 LPL) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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