2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RD02 MLO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 140,501 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RD02 MLO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 140,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RD02 MLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (RD02 MLO) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RD02 MLO Mileage History
- 12/09/2022128,204 mi
- 13/09/2022128,204 mi
- 06/10/2023131,115 mi+2,911 mi
- 22/08/2025140,501 mi+9,386 mi
Average of roughly 4,178 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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