2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OV51 LHJ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 95,547 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV51 LHJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
- 95,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV51 LHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (OV51 LHJ) between January 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
OV51 LHJ Mileage History
- 13/01/200618,832 mi
- 05/02/200726,256 mi+7,424 mi
- 17/02/200934,360 mi+8,104 mi
- 19/01/201038,621 mi+4,261 mi
- 21/01/201142,574 mi+3,953 mi
- 16/02/201246,775 mi+4,201 mi
- 05/03/201349,870 mi+3,095 mi
- 07/03/201453,319 mi+3,449 mi
- 05/03/201557,797 mi+4,478 mi
- 05/03/201557,797 mi
- 10/03/201663,320 mi+5,523 mi
- 15/02/201767,714 mi+4,394 mi
- 26/03/201872,124 mi+4,410 mi
- 22/03/201976,902 mi+4,778 mi
- 22/03/201976,903 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/202081,501 mi+4,598 mi
- 04/06/202081,501 mi
- 14/05/202183,831 mi+2,330 mi
- 10/06/202288,599 mi+4,768 mi
- 19/06/202391,991 mi+3,392 mi
- 29/06/202495,547 mi+3,556 mi
Average of roughly 4,156 miles per year across 21 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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