2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RA52 LWD
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 43,514 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA52 LWD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
- 43,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA52 LWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (RA52 LWD) between November 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RA52 LWD Mileage History
- 26/11/20056,620 mi
- 23/11/200613,869 mi+7,249 mi
- 24/11/20079,812 mi-4,057 mi
- 24/11/20079,812 mi
- 21/11/200818,762 mi+8,950 mi
- 21/11/200818,765 mi+3 mi
- 19/11/200913,805 mi-4,960 mi
- 17/11/201015,803 mi+1,998 mi
- 22/11/201117,442 mi+1,639 mi
- 23/11/201117,445 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/201219,178 mi+1,733 mi
- 01/11/201219,180 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/201321,014 mi+1,834 mi
- 09/10/201422,446 mi+1,432 mi
- 11/11/201524,425 mi+1,979 mi
- 14/11/201626,000 mi+1,575 mi
- 14/11/201626,000 mi
- 25/11/201728,001 mi+2,001 mi
- 19/11/201829,931 mi+1,930 mi
- 23/11/201933,288 mi+3,357 mi
- 19/11/202039,519 mi+6,231 mi
- 19/11/202039,519 mi
- 23/11/202143,502 mi+3,983 mi
- 30/11/202143,514 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,304 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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