2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OU52 UPJ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 121,569 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU52 UPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 121,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU52 UPJ 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 (OU52 UPJ) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
OU52 UPJ Mileage History
- 15/08/2024120,022 mi
- 08/10/2024120,092 mi+70 mi
- 08/10/2024120,092 mi
- 22/09/2025121,568 mi+1,476 mi
- 01/10/2025121,569 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,371 miles per year across 5 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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