2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NJ52 WTO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 147,325 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ52 WTO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2024
- 147,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ52 WTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (NJ52 WTO) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
NJ52 WTO Mileage History
- 22/08/2022133,676 mi
- 11/08/2023140,357 mi+6,681 mi
- 15/08/2024147,325 mi+6,968 mi
Average of roughly 6,886 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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