2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · OV02 YCK
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 178,344 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV02 YCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 178,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV02 YCK 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 (OV02 YCK) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also corroded (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also corroded (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
OV02 YCK Mileage History
- 20/10/2021166,304 mi
- 23/11/2022175,313 mi+9,009 mi
- 28/11/2022175,327 mi+14 mi
- 27/01/2025178,320 mi+2,993 mi
- 08/07/2025178,344 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 3,241 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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