2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PJ52 NJO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/11/2002. Recorded mileage 51,957 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1198cc
PJ52 NJO Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 51,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PJ52 NJO Mileage History
- 01/11/200512,580 mi
- 20/10/200615,963 mi+3,383 mi
- 20/10/200615,963 mi
- 01/10/200718,823 mi+2,860 mi
- 01/10/200718,823 mi
- 23/09/200820,523 mi+1,700 mi
- 25/09/200820,523 mi
- 02/10/200922,067 mi+1,544 mi
- 01/10/201023,826 mi+1,759 mi
- 26/09/201125,657 mi+1,831 mi
- 21/09/201227,414 mi+1,757 mi
- 23/09/201328,905 mi+1,491 mi
- 24/09/201328,905 mi
- 01/10/201431,372 mi+2,467 mi
- 01/10/201431,372 mi
- 05/09/201533,445 mi+2,073 mi
- 12/09/201533,459 mi+14 mi
- 20/08/201637,589 mi+4,130 mi
- 09/10/201742,329 mi+4,740 mi
- 26/09/201846,462 mi+4,133 mi
- 26/09/201846,463 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/201948,453 mi+1,990 mi
- 17/10/201948,453 mi
- 02/10/202048,893 mi+440 mi
- 25/09/202149,219 mi+326 mi
- 27/09/202249,877 mi+658 mi
- 23/09/202350,990 mi+1,113 mi
- 18/09/202451,610 mi+620 mi
- 18/09/202451,610 mi
- 26/09/202551,957 mi+347 mi
Average of roughly 1,979 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
PJ52 NJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (PJ52 NJO) between November 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)”.
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