2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OY02 VCJ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 122,842 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY02 VCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 122,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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OY02 VCJ Mileage History
- 02/04/2024114,265 mi
- 02/04/2024114,265 mi
- 02/04/2025118,984 mi+4,719 mi
- 23/03/2026122,818 mi+3,834 mi
- 30/03/2026122,842 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY02 VCJ 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 (OY02 VCJ) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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